Take a rain check on checking out the goofy Netflix horror The Last House
The Last House, the thriller starring Wagner Moura and Greta Lee, makes do with dwindling supplies and ideas.
The Netflix horror film "The Last House" begins with a sudden, shocking event: a strange rainstorm traps residents inside their homes, unable to leave. Jason (Wagner Moura) and Ann (Greta Lee) must hide their fear from their children, Graham and Ruth, while they ration dwindling supplies and face terrifying monsters. The film, a mix of action and horror, is directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Matthew Robinson.
Lee's performance as the family matriarch shows she may be on her way to becoming a scream queen. While the film features some enjoyable scares and impressive set pieces, it struggles to maintain the mystery and suspense as the family's desperation grows. The ending leaves the door open for future sequels, disappointing for some viewers.
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