And it’s understandable why so many filmmakers love this premise.
Yet rarely do these films actually unnerve viewers due to how unbelievable their stories are.
Directed byChristian Volckman,The Roombegins with a couple who discover a wish-granting room in their new house.
Image by Zanda Rice
Their revelry at the beginning of this discovery is destined to become something terrible by the movie’s end.
This isn’t your typical home invasion horror movie.
Matt keeps this information from Kate, hoping she’ll accidentally kill the baby by taking it outside.
A couple discovers a hidden room in their new home that grants them any material wish. As they indulge in their desires, they soon realize that their dreams come with unexpected and sinister consequences, leading to a suspenseful exploration of greed and the human psyche.
YetThe Room’sfear is, unfortunately for all watching, so much more complex than that.
Films likeWish Uponoffer a similar approach to the premise.
The Roomis currently available to stream on Shudder in the U.S.
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