Hangman
Director: Adam Mason
Actors: Jeremy Sisto, Kate Ashfield, Ryan Simpkins
PlotThe film opens with the Miller family returning from a vacation to find their house ransacked. Unbeknownst to them, an intruder has installed hidden cameras throughout their home, effectively turning their lives into his personal voyeuristic reality show. As they try to restore normalcy, the audience is privy to the sinister presence lurking in their home, watching their every move. Tension builds as peculiar and increasingly disturbing events unfold, but the family remains unaware of the true extent of the intrusion.
This unwelcome guest manipulates the situation from behind the scenes, deepening the psychological strain on the family members and stoking paranoia and fear. Slowly, the intruder starts to intervene more directly, exacerbating conflicts and fostering mistrust among them. The suspense ratchets higher as subtle clues hint at darker intentions and a more grandiose plot unfolds. The narrative maintains an atmosphere of dread and uncertainty, leaving viewers on edge as they await the inevitable confrontation between the family and their unseen tormentor.
Writers: Simon Boyes, Adam Mason
Release Date: 09 Feb 2016
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: TV-MA
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Hangman" offers a profoundly unsettling atmosphere with strong performances and a cohesive narrative, though the Blu-ray's limited extras are a disappointment.
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