Watch I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is a psychological horror film that was released on October 28, 2016. The movie follows Lily, a hospice nurse, who takes a job at a remote estate to care for retired horror novelist Iris Blum (played by Paula Prentiss). The film is directed by Osgood Perkins, who is the son of legendary actor Anthony Perkins.

The movie takes place almost entirely within the gothic and decaying house that has been Iris Blum’s home for years. Ruth Wilson plays Lily who is known for her role as Alice Morgan in the British crime drama Luther. She is the main character in this movie and carries the entire storyline on her performance. Her character is a young and timid woman who believes that there is more to the house than meets the eye. She grows increasingly paranoid throughout the film.

The cinematography of the movie is beautiful, and the bleak and dark atmosphere of the house serves as a perfect background for the haunting story. The film relies heavily on its visuals to build tension and deliver its scares. The pace of the movie is very slow and methodical, which could be seen as a negative depending on how much you enjoy slow-burn horror movies.

The movie has elements of Gothic horror, ghost story, and psychological horror all weaved into one. The central theme of the movie is death and the ways in which it haunts us. The film has a surreal and dreamlike quality to it that makes it feel like a ghost story from a different era. The story is also an exploration of the fragility of human life and how it can be extinguished at any moment.

There are very few jump scares, but the movie successfully builds a creepy and oppressive atmosphere that will keep you on edge. The horror in the film comes not just from the supernatural elements but also from the slow realization of Lily's growing paranoia.

The sound design and score of the movie are also notable. The majority of the sound effects are creaking floorboards, doors closing on their own, an old grandfather clock ticking away in the corner, and the sound of rain tapping on the roof of the house. The score focuses on haunting violin music, which perfectly fits the eerie ambiance of the film.

In addition to Wilson and Prentiss, the movie also features Bob Balaban as Mr. Waxcap, the estate agent overseeing the sale of the house. Balaban's character serves mostly as exposition, but his presence is felt throughout the movie. Octavia Spencer also has a brief role in the movie as a voice on a phone.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is not for everyone. The slow pace and lack of big horror moments may turn off some viewers. But if you enjoy atmospheric horror movies that rely on building dread rather than jump scares, then this movie is a must-watch. The film is an eerie and haunting portrait of isolation, death, and madness that will linger with you long after it ends.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is a 2016 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.6 and a MetaScore of 68.