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The Lodgers 2017

★ 5.0506 votes93 min📅 2017-10-05

In the misty backwaters of 1920s rural Ireland, the crumbling Hautenville estate hides more than peeling wallpaper and drafty corridors—it conceals a dark bargain enforced by an unseen force known only as The Lodgers.

Director: Brian O'Malley

Cast

Charlotte Vega
Charlotte Vega
Rachel
Bill Milner
Bill Milner
Edward
Eugene Simon
Eugene Simon
Sean
David Bradley
David Bradley
Bermingham
Moe Dunford
Moe Dunford
Dessie
Deirdre O'Kane
Deirdre O'Kane
Maura
Roisin Murphy
Roisin Murphy
Kay
Anthony Murphy
Anthony Murphy
Policeman
Brendan O'Rourke
British Soldier
Emmet Kelly
British Soldier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lodgers (2017) about?

The Lodgers (2017) unfolds in post-WWI Ireland, where twin siblings Rachel and Edward live under the thumb of an otherworldly tenant called The Lodgers. Their survival hinges on three brutal rules, enforced nightly as the estate transforms into a domain of dread after sunset.

Who directed The Lodgers?

Brian O'Malley directed The Lodgers (2017), infusing the film with gothic atmosphere and psychological tension rooted in Irish folklore.

Who stars in The Lodgers?

The Lodgers stars Charlotte Vega and Bill Milner as the troubled twins, with Eugene Simon, David Bradley, and Moe Dunford rounding out the principal cast.

Is The Lodgers (2017) worth watching?

With its moody atmosphere and clever blend of period horror and psychological dread, The Lodgers (2017) stands out as a solid choice for fans of slow-burn gothic thrillers. It's not a loud scare-fest, but a chilling character study wrapped in Irish myth.

How long is The Lodgers?

The Lodgers (2017) runs for 93 minutes.

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About The Lodgers (2017) — Gothic Horror Where Love and Fear Are a Deadly Combination

In the misty backwaters of 1920s rural Ireland, the crumbling Hautenville estate hides more than peeling wallpaper and drafty corridors—it conceals a dark bargain enforced by an unseen force known only as The Lodgers. Twin siblings Rachel and Edward navigate a claustrophobic existence dictated by three unbreakable rules: home by midnight, no outsiders welcomed inside, and the ultimate threat that if one flees, the other pays with their life. Directed by Brian O'Malley with a gothic flair, this period horror thriller weaves Celtic folklore into a psychological nightmare, where isolation and fear become the real villains.

When Sean, a disillusioned war veteran, drifts into the nearby village, his curiosity is instantly sparked by whispers of the Hautenville twins and their eerie curfews. As he inches closer to solving the mystery of The Lodgers, the twins must confront whether their bond will be their salvation or their undoing. With atmospheric dread and rich historical texture, The Lodgers (2017) delivers a haunting meditation on heritage, fear, and the inescapable ties that bind us.