After seeing the trippy trailer for THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET a few weeks ago, this poster seems a little too straight forward. But, it does capitalize on the success of its star, Jennifer Lawrence. One would think that it would not shroud her best assets in shadows, though.
Synopsis: Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah (Oscar®-nominee Elisabeth Shue; Leaving Las Vegas, Piranha 3D) and her daughter Elissa (Oscar®-nominee Jennifer Lawrence; The Hunger Games, X-Men: First Class) find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret. Years earlier, in the house next door, a daughter killed her parents in their beds, and disappeared – leaving only a brother, Ryan (Max Thieriot, My Soul to Take), as the sole survivor. Against Sarah’s wishes, Elissa begins a relationship with the reclusive Ryan – and the closer they get, the deeper they’re all pulled into a mystery more dangerous than they ever imagined.
I can’t say that I am anything more than ambivalent towards this film. It has potential but it also reeks of every other torture porn and mass produced scary movie of tha last decade. Hopefully it proves me wrong as Jennifer Lawrence and Elizabeth Shue are quality actresses (and quality hotties).
THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET opens September 21, 2012.