The Girl Next Door

The Girl Next Door

In this town, murder became the neighborhood game.

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Release Date

7/19/2007

Runtime

91 mins

Overview

In a quiet suburban town in the summer of 1958, two recently orphaned sisters are placed in the care of their mentally unstable Aunt Ruth. But Ruth's depraved sense of discipline will soon lead to unspeakable acts of abuse and torture that involve her young sons, the neighborhood children, and one 12-year-old boy whose life will be changed forever.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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A harrowing descent into sadistic cruelty within a 1950s suburban household, told with unflinching brutality. This is a film about witnessing systemic evil and powerlessness, difficult viewing that demands your full attention.

Mood

Dread-soakedBleakUnsettlingMournful

Themes

FamilySurvivalComing apart

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticDesaturated

Structure

Linear

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Child endangermentSexual violenceGraphic violence

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