The Lodgers
1920, rural Ireland. Anglo-Irish twins Rachel and Edward share a strange existence in their crumbling family estate. Each night, the property becomes the domain of a sinister presence (The Lodgers) which enforces three rules upon the twins: they must be in bed by midnight; they may not permit an outsider past the threshold; and if one attempts to escape, the life of the other is placed in jeopardy. When troubled war veteran Sean returns to the nearby village, he is immediately drawn to the mysterious Rachel, who in turn begins to break the rules set out by The Lodgers. The consequences pull Rachel into a deadly confrontation with her brother - and with the curse that haunts them.
A gothic folk horror steeped in Irish myth, where cursed twins face a haunting that blurs family loyalty and supernatural dread.
- Evokes the moody atmosphere of 1920s rural Ireland with brooding cinematography and decaying manor aesthetics.
- The Lodgers’ three-rule curse offers a tense, claustrophobic framework that echoes classic haunted house tales with a folkloric twist.
- Fans of slow-burn, atmospheric horror that leans on mood over jump scares will find a measured, if familiar, experience.
- While not a standout in the crowded folk horror revival, it’s a worthwhile watch for those intrigued by curses, sibling bonds, and period settings.
