The Lodge

  • 2020


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73 % Certified Fresh
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 99
Negative reviews 25
Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.0
It is like living in the delirium created by a chill, and its in that very daze where truly wicked thoughts can fester. Den Of Geek
3.8
The Lodge is more disturbing than scary, with its eerie ambiance and chilling plot handling most of the scares. Rogerebert
4.5
A truly unsettling movie, the kind of horror film that rattles you on an almost subconscious level. Rogerebert
3.0
Its silly setup aside, this ice cold chiller has a confident command of every frame, using its creeping dread rhythm and unsettling sound design to un .. Common Sense Media
2.8
Theres genuine fear in Keoughs performance as a damaged woman grappling to contain her trauma before it destroys them all, but the movie places too mu .. Indie Wire
4.5
English language The Lodge is atmospheric and intriguing enough to appeal to more adventurous viewers. Variety
4.0
A film that manages to burrow its way under your skin and stay there right through to the horrifying end. The Guardian
3.1
ts best appreciated not with the parts of your brain responsible for reason and judgment, but in the unthinking terror centers, where the films style ..
3.1
The Lodge isnt a perfect treat. But for those who like their movies dark and disturbing, it does the trick.
4.2
With the chilly setting, how the camera moves through the home, and how inner demons threaten to consume a family, its reminiscent of The Shining. Its .. Collider
1.5
As a psychological down is up horror movie, The Lodge has a few solid tricks up its sleeve. But when the smoke and mirrors clear, its ultimately a sto .. Vulture
1.5
While the filmmakers control of mood, menacing atmosphere and unsettling spatial dynamics remains arresting, their story sense grows shaky in a chille .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
... the biggest issue is that cruelty. Its all emotional, rarely physical, and almost bloodless, but its so constant as to be grueling.
4.5
More unsettling than terrifying, the story (by the directors and Sergio Casci) builds to a leisurely, irresolute and unsatisfying climax. The New York Times
3.2
The Lodge flirts with too many conceits before deciding on the least interesting of the bunch, which makes any build up feel like wasted effort. Paste Magazine
1.5
It doesnt last: Franz and Fiala cede the stage to Graces point of view, which means suspicion flows downhill to the children. Paste Magazine
3.0
has atmosphere to spare and a trio of able performers simmering in its pot, but confused themes and a lack of tension keep the film from boiling over .. IGN
2.0
The Lodge has been made with an undeniable degree of seriousness and stylishness, which only serves to further heighten just how nonsensical the whole .. E Film Critic
4.5
The key to her insidious and frightening performance is that by the end youre not sure whether to fear her or fear for her.
4.5
ith some fantastic plotting, perfect pacing, clever casting, and haunting cinematography, its arranged as a heart pounding horror show that unnervingl .. Cinema Blend
3.8
While The Lodge isnt as hearty as the horror films it desperately wants to emulate, the filmmakers have concocted a heavy stew of emotions, left on a .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
A haunting thriller that makes up in sheer style what it lacks in narrative logic. One Guys Opinion
4.4
Is this the most disturbing thriller of the year Judas Priest, I hope so. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
The resolution doesnt satisfy, but The Lodge retains a feel for the forbidding and the mysterious, doing a satisfactory job holding attention. Blu Ray
3.8
The success of the film ... is that it allows us to understand the realities that these characters have created for themselves. Mark Reviews Movies
2.8
...the films themes of Christian guilt dont amount to much in the end, its climax more of a been there, done that deflation. The Lodge gets more milea ..
3.5
The scenery is chilling; the acting is chilling; the plot is chilling, Put it all together and you have a chiller thriller that will stay with you lon .. You Tube
4.5
An atmospheric and enigmatic, well crafted horror tale that offers better questions than answers. You Tube
3.0
What starts with a promise of something new in psychological terror ends as a long days journey into a night that is all too easy to see coming. Rolling Stone
3.0
Its skilfully shot and edited, with a terrific sense of the settings and a steady stream of inventive visual and thematic touches. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
We cannot feel afraid for people if we do not care about and associate with them. And we absolutely cannot care about any of the people in The Lodge, .. The Wrap
2.5
Theres an atmosphere of genuine dread but the screenplay makes way too many illogical choices for the movie to work. News Day
3.8
Its prime horror movie season, and psychological chiller The Lodge does not disappoint. New York Post
3.5
The Lodge is an exceptionally creepy horror film and a really disturbing one. Az Central
1.5
This exasperating movie is so obnoxious it could be deliberately trolling us. Wants to have its ambiguous cake and eat it, too, smothered in a gloomy ..
3.1
a triumph of style that might have been a truly great horror film if it had something beneath its impressive aesthetic dressing, intense mood, and esc .. Q Network
4.5
A wonderful exploration of the effects of grief and how we can tend to process it and often times even carry the burden of it on to others with immens .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Its inventive, its clever and yep its pretty damn spooky. If youre a horror fan, dont let this one slip under the radar, definitely seek it out. Film Inquiry
4.5
Severin Fiala and Veronika Franzs The Lodge is a dark and atmospheric horror film, which is unrelentingly disturbing and sinister. The cinematography .. Film Inquiry
4.5
The Lodge hinges on a powerhouse performance from Keough, who inhabits the troubled Grace so completely that we can stay with her even as her ability .. Eye For Film
2.5
The Lodge is just another one of many single set horror films that have been blooming annually in multiplexes since Jason Blum started releasing Paran .. Observer
3.0
Strained believability aside, The Lodge is so sickeningly demented with what is going on and with what these characters are actually doing to each oth .. Flickering Myth
5.0
The Lodge will keep you on your toes with its constant sense of dread and claustrophobia, even if it draws you in with likable and relatable character .. Flickering Myth
2.5
As a bitter commentary on family, truth, trust, and above all, the religion, The Lodge is a serviceable mood piece that ends up leaving you feeling co .. Flim Threet
1.5
When all its ominous frights flame out in narrative chaos, The Lodge becomes a bore, more invested in the ghoulishness of its final reveal. The Atlantic
1.5
The Lodge is fifteen minutes of interesting exposition followed by a stagnant hour and a half of waiting for everyone to just die already so that this .. Pajiba
4.4
I was on pins and needles throughout, the climax showcasing a hushed ominousness that left me quietly shattered into a million teeny tiny pieces. Movie Freak
3.5
If The Lodge doesnt answer all the questions it poses, thats okay. Its strength lies in its ability to stir a reaction, and that feeling lasts longer .. Detroit News
4.4
Like the best works of horror, it has a way of burrowing into your brain, so that what you know is occurring below the surface is even scarier than wh .. Aisle Seat
4.2
The Lodge is cruel and ugly, but with a darkness thats both tactile and tragic. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
Arthouse horror chalks up another win in this claustrophobic family drama. The Play List
3.0
In a cabin fever story otherwise drenched in foreboding, Keoughs hint of eccentricity provides a little freshness against which to leverage inevitable .. Now Toronto
4.5
A definite slow burn that grows darker by the minute, and it commits to that grim progression. Proceed with caution. Film School Rejects
3.5
If atmospheric, slow burn horror is your thing The Lodge is definitely for you! You Tube
4.5
This film will unsettle you in the moment and leave you thinking about the repercussions of grief, violence, blind faith and manipulation long after t .. Lw Lies
1.5
The Lodge, to its credit, knows that this tension is valuable. It knows all the moves. It nevertheless falls far short of living up to them. Vanity Fair
1.5
The premise is serviceable: Whos crazy here, and to what degree Yet the payoff is ponderous. At one point an annunciatory blast from an organ announce .. Wsj
2.8
An early shocker sets the bar high, but what unfolds is ultimately a letdown. Patriot Ledger
4.5
An icy cold mix of The Shining and religious mania run wild, The Lodge opens with a bang, and never lets up. Take it from someone who doesnt scare eas .. Film
1.5
Impressively, despite Graces pretty terrible babysitting skills, Keough keeps Grace from feeling like someone to root against, even if you wont be sur .. Ign
4.4
Keoughs work is so strong, so effective, that by the time we learn the ultimate fate of Grace, we would have bought into any of the possible options. Chicago Sun Times
4.5
An intelligent, slow burning psychological thriller for adults. Riley Keough gives a breakthrough performance. Nyc Movie Guru
2.5
But for all of these red herrings, including ominous shots of a dollhouse that seems to be replicating the odd events, few prove satisfying in sustain .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.5
Full of wintry imagery, religious iconography, and a heartbreaking performance by Riley Keough, this bait and switch slow burn thriller delivers the d .. Movie Crypt
4.5
Where The Lodge succeeds is in its patient atmosphere building and downer psychedelic style, delivering neatly staged and effective shocks. Straight
2.5
Its a shame the film ultimately has little else to offer beyond its slow burn eeriness and psychological chills. We Live Entertainment
1.5
The causes of the strange happenings in The Lodge, when revealed, are deflating. News Week
4.0
The Lodge shares some uncanny similarities to last years Hereditary... but has plenty of its own tricks up its sleeve. The Skinny
1.5
The Lodge reveals its hand too early, and too clearly. The magic disappears, and the prestige falls flat. Polygon
3.5
Fiala and Franz know how to draw out the unease through environment, in this case creating a sleepless atmosphere though the low light flowing into th .. Film Avclub
4.5
Though imperfect, The Lodge feels like an absolute gift right now, a low budget film that doesnt need to be enjoyed ironically, or aided with substanc .. Cbr
3.5
A deeply unsettling psychological thriller, one that works mostly through sheer mood and disquiet. Alternate Ending
4.0
Keoughs intense and affecting performance pins the whole production together. Scifi Now
4.5
This film is a great addition to the horror genre. It creeps up on you. You will walk away scared but not for the reason you imagine. Black Girl Nerds
2.0
Claustrophobic sets and a creepy dollhouse cant salvage a plot that gets trapped in a narrative corner. National Post
1.5
I am not sure The Lodge is more than a system of scares, barely holding together: I dont think the movie satisfies. New Republic
4.5
Relentlessly menacing yet impossible to categorize, The Lodge is a horror film that steps far enough outside of expectations to exist as something dee .. Original Cin
4.5
Every child of divorces worst nightmare, and yet, its damn near perfect. Rendy Reviews
2.5
As an exercise in stark atmosphere with a winning streak of nasty, blasphemous subtext, theres enough here to at least keep curious minds occupied as .. Ion Cinema
3.5
Although the plot twists are obvious, they are interesting and surprising.
4.5
know that the demons running loose in the human heart and especially the brain are enough to create terror of the soul. Fw Weekly
3.2
The Lodge is artful, and its sometimes clever, but it doesnt have the pacing to thrill or the heart required to hit home. Assignment X
4.5
Argues that human brokenness is bigger and sadder and scarier than many artists and audiences are ready to deal with. Battleship Pretension
3.5
Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala have made a precisely crafted film that I can admire for its artistic intentions, while simultaneously feeling emotio .. Screen Anarchy
3.5
The Lodge doesnt always hit the right notes and stumbles with a few pacing issues near the final act, but theres enough jolts here to perhaps make you .. The Only Critic
4.5
Every choice in this film every frame, every performance, every sound and edit is crafted for utmost discomfort, making for a relentless onslaught of .. Bloody Disgusting
3.5
With Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans unpredictable musical score keeping the viewer continually on edge with its sudden strings and pealing bells, t .. Adelaide Review
3.5
The Lodge mines stifled depression and dormant religious punishment for a uniquely unsettling experience, one that might not satisfy all viewers... The Film Experience
4.0
This nightmare inducing thriller is as unsettling as they come, a wildly unpredictable story that misdirects in a way that doesnt annoy. Screen Zealots
3.1
Riley Keough almost saves The Lodge from disappointment with a complex performance thats honestly deserving of a better vehicle. Hollywood News
4.0
The Lodge was well plotted and didnt drag, which is tough to do with such a slow burn horror film. Dread Central
4.5
The Lodge is gimmick free; if youre looking for jump scares, or even lots of thrills, this is not where to look. This is slow burn, psychological fare .. Parade
4.4
A great exercise on terror that regards no mercy for a viewer who feels comfortable with the basic premise. .
4.5
If you like weird, wintry chillers, then The Lodge should be on your list of must sees. At Home In Hollywood
4.0
The cinematography and frightening imagery of The Lodge is captivating and the acting is haunting. Bust
3.5
Thanks to the actors commitment and filmmakers skill in atmospheric horror, the film grips you, makes you cold and uncomfortable, and ends with a memo .. Maddwolf
3.8
Keoughs turn is brittle and tragic, lending the horror film legitimate depth of feeling and a sour depiction of the horrifying tricks humanity plays o .. Silver Screen Riot
4.0
Its less about leading us down one road to pull the rug & expose a second than carefully traversing multiple forks in tandem to show how they can all .. Jaredmobarak
4.0
One of the most terrifying adult and introspective offerings in recent years. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
The narrative progresses slowly, allowing the unrest to settle over the picture and dig its claws deep into everyones psyche. Digital Journal
1.5
This is a mean spirited, cruel film. It is constructed like a sick joke, and the directors are the only ones laughing. Brightest Young Things
4.0
An unrelenting, punishing, and perplexing journey into the unknown, further proving Franz and Fiala as some of the genres most promising filmmakers. ComicBook.com
4.4
A brooding chiller with a first rate Riley Keough from the Austrian filmmakers behind Goodnight Mommy. Victoria Advocate
1.5
The new film from the Goodnight Mommy directors frustrates more than it unnerves. Vanyaland
4.5
A disturbing and bone chilling atmospheric horror from the directors of Goodnight Mommy that will leave viewers divided. That Shelf
4.8
Franz and Fiala have crafted a bone chilling film thats a slow burn, its icy flames illuminating the dark crevices of human behaviour, resulting in a .. That Shelf
4.5
The most powerful moments in The Lodge are supplied by the fine performances from the trio of actors with the most screen time. Arts Fuse
5.0
a film that makes you squirm, crawls under your skin and doesnt leave you. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.0
As it slowly approaches the edge, you need to make the decision whether to hang on or jump off with it. Whether you love or hate it hangs on that deci .. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Franz and Fiala made precisely the movie they wanted to make with skill, and they were backed up by a studio that supported their vision, no matter ho .. About Boulder
2.0
With potential at the start, its a shame the film doesnt hold up what it promises. VultureHound
1.5
The content or idea or emotion that dont go into the terror that began to arise, or into the violence of this initial sacrifice of the mother.
1.5
Its ultimately disposable, stylish nonsense that aims for so many things that it ends up entirely mishandling its depiction of the mental health issue .. Seventh Row
4.5
The Lodge takes everyday family dysfunction and cranks the knob to 11, and the result is a postmodern fairy tale that brilliantly churns our contempor .. Eugene Weekly
4.5
A haunting, expertly made psychological thriller that proves Goodnight Mommy was no fluke. Asheville Movies
3.8
With the remarkably somber and sober The Lodge, Fiala and Franz follow the consequences of lifes brutalities to their logical, devastating ends. Rich Mond
2.3
The silliness and starkness dont mesh, leaving the snowbound slow burn a muddled experience that left me cold but not chilled. Film Pulse
2.8
Displays an impressive opening quarter hour, then bogs down long silences and scary close ups. Big Apple Reviews
3.5
Overall, this is probably too slow and slightly overlong to really connect with general audiences, but fans of recent genre hits like The Witch and He .. Austin 360
3.8
The Lodge is a sombre psychological thriller that leaves the viewers feeling as desolate as the landscape.
1.5
The Lodge isnt as shocking, scary, or satisfying as Goodnight Mommy, yet it is a solid sister film. Riot Material
1.5
Father of the year leaves his kids in the middle of nowhere with a possessed stranger Even with solid performances from Keough and Martell, The Lodge .. Ff2 Media
1.5
It is difficult to watch, and offers little satisfaction, and is wholly unconcerned with dispensing comfort. However, horror fans know that this is al .. Rue Morgue
3.8
Franz and Fiala are superb at creating mood in this atmospheric setting, with an insinuating score helping ratchet up the tension with each new revela ..
4.0
Its that rare movie that succeeded for me in spite of its too obvious twists. Weeks from now, I wont think about the flimsy plotting. Ill think of the .. Gayly Dreadful
3.8
Effective slow burn featuring eerie scenes that all build up to a giant unexpected surprise towards the end, which will spark interesting conversation .. EskimoTV
2.0
The Lodge trades logic and sound reasoning for atmospheric horror meaning that its creepy sequences dont really make a ton of sense in the long run. T .. Hub Pages
4.0
isnt the type of horror movie that will scare you, but there are disturbing imagery and a sense of uneasiness. The interactions between the kids and G .. Nerd Reactor
1.5
It just leads you to wonder if this filmmaking duo only has one idea in their approach to horror
4.5
The Lodge, from Goodnight Mommy codirectors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, offers Keough one of her most chilling roles yet, in a film fiendishly c .. Fortune
4.0
The Lodge is a methodically insidious and outstandingly tense entry into the Christmas Horror canon. Oh holy fright, these scares are brutally sinful. .. Atom Insider



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