Dream House (2011) 8/10

Starring : Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Elias Koteas, Marton Csokas
Director : Jim Sheridan
Running Time : 91 mins

Will Atenton (Craig) moves into a new home with his wife Libby (Weisz) and their two daughters only to discover that their home was the scene of a grisly murder many years previously. As Will complains that his family were never informed of this before they bought the place, he discovers some startling details about the murder that make him question his own sanity.

This is a pretty entertaining movie that – although at first glance it appears to be a horror – is in fact more of a remotely supernatural thriller, focussing more on drama and crime than on ghosts and ghouls. Halfway through we discover that what we have so far been lead to believe is all lies, and the supernatural element kicks in but soon becomes benign and the action focuses more on a murderer who Will has to find to clear his name. A fun though down-beat dramatic thriller that is sure to keep you guessing.

You’ll like this if you liked : The Others