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The Little Stranger is scripted by Lucinda Coxon. Lenny Abrahamson directed the film. Gail Egan, Adrea Calderwood, and Ed Guiney produced the film in associat

The Little Stranger Movie Review

The Little Stranger Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " The Little Stranger"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 21-09-2018
4 / 5.0
3.50 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Andrea Calderwood
  • Ed Guiney
  • Gail Egan
  • Music Director:
  • Stephen Rennicks
  • Editor:
  • Nathan Nugent
  • Director:
  • Lenny Abrahamson
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Steven Noble
  • Art Director:
  • Bill Crutcher
  • Sound Designer:
  • Steve Fanagan
  • Co-Producer:
  • Anita Overland
  • Director of Photography:
  • Ole Bratt Birkeland
  • Executive Producer:
  • Tim O\'Shea
  • Andrew Lowe
  • Cameron McCracken
  • Daniel Battsek
  • Visual Effects Producer:
  • Kenneth Coyne
  • Assistant Producer:
  • Robbie Leacock
  • Casting Director:
  • Novelist:
  • Sarah Waters
  • Still Photographer:
  • Nicola Dove
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • Steve Fanagan
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Ed Bruce
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Lucinda Coxon
  • Gaffer:
  • Andy Lowe
  • Foley Artist:
  • Caoimhe Doyle
  • Jean McGrath
  • Production Designer:
  • Simon Elliott
  • Set Decorator:
  • Emma Davis
  • Storyboard Artist:
  • Brendan Houghton
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Jules Greenan
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Jules Greenan
  • Special Effects Coordinator:
  • Dominic Blake
  • Special Effects Technician:
  • Dave Kneath
  • Gerry Glynn
  • Jordan May
  • Stunt Coordinator:
  • Jamie Edgell
  • Stunt Performer:
  • James Harris
  • Stunt Double:
  • Nicholas Daines
  • Digital Compositor:
  • Amrei Bronnenmayer
  • Denny Cahill
  • Mihai Dumbravescu
  • Ronan Gantly
  • Art Assistant:
  • Matt Francis
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Tim Barker
  • Boom Operator:
  • Kelly Stewart
  • Sound Editor:
  • Steve Fanagan
  • Graphic Designer:
  • Verena Khan
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Laraine Dix
  • Lorne MacFadyen
  • Martin Carroll
  • Naomi Reddy
  • Oliver Zetterstrom
  • Peter Ormond
  • Liv Hill
  • Phil Tillott
  • Richard Campbell
  • Sarah Crowden
  • Stephen Samson
  • Tim Ingall
  • Tim Plester
  • Tipper Seifert Cleveland
  • Kevin Hudson
  • Kathryn O Reilly
  • Domhnall Gleeson
  • Alison Pargeter
  • Amy Marston
  • Anna Madeley
  • Archie Bradfield
  • Camilla Arfwedson
  • Christian Wolf La Moy
  • Darren Kent
  • Dixie Egerickx
  • Jeremy Oliver
  • Josephine Rogers
  • Josh Dylan
  • Kate Phillips
  • Will Poulter
  • Paint Artist:
  • David Gibbons

“The Little Stranger” is scripted by Lucinda Coxon. Lenny Abrahamson directed the film. Gail Egan, Adrea Calderwood, and Ed Guiney Ed Guiney is a prominent Irish film producer, best >> Read More... produced the film in association with Potboiler Productions, Dark Trick Films, Element Pictures, Film4, and Pathe. Ole Bratt Birkeland cranked the camera, and Nathan Nugent edited the film. Stephen Rennicks composed the music. Pathe Distribution and 20th Century Fox distributed the film. The film features Domhnall Gleeson Domhnall Gleeson is one of the spectatular actor o >> Read More... , Ruth Wilson Ruth Wilson is an English actress well-known for h >> Read More... , Will Poulter William Jack Poulter, popularly known as Will Poul >> Read More... , Liv Hill, Charlotte Rampling Charlotte Rampling took birth in the city of Turne >> Read More... , Harry Hadden-Paton, Anna Madeley, Richard McCabe, Sarah Crowden, Elizabeth Counsell, Clive Francis, Kate Philips, Oliver Chris, Nicholas Burns, Charlie Anson, Josh Dylan, Lloyd Hutchinson, Lorne MacFadyen, Maggie McCarthy, Ann Firbank, Camila Arfewdson, Oliver Zetterstorm, and Tipper Seifert-Cleveland.

Plot

Dr. Faraday is going to Hundreds Hall. He is being called by Roderick. He is called to aid the maid called Betty. In the hall, Dr. Faraday meets Caroline. When he arrives there, he realizes that the maid is faking her illness because she wants to go back to her home. In World War II, Roderick's face was burnt, and he could not walk properly. Caroline and Faraday meet Ayrees. Faraday tells Ayrees that his mother was also a maid at their hall ten years ago. In Faraday’s childhood, he was so impressed with the Hundreds Hall. Faraday tells Caroline that he will help Roderick to treat his leg. Faraday is getting close with Ayrees family, and he also started liking Caroline. Ayrees's family is not financially good. They are slowly losing all their properties. Caroline invites Faraday to a party, and he accepts it. At the party, Roderick refuses to join the party. Faraday asks him for a reason, then Roderick tells him that he is getting a feeling that something wrong might happen. Faraday tells him to ignore this and come and join the party. Caroline's Dog injured a girl very badly. Faraday treats the girl, but all the guests are gone. While leaving, Roderick tells Faraday that he already inform. What is happening in Hundreds Hall? Why did the dog out of nowhere injure the girl? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Domhnall Gleeson did an incredible performance in the film. His journey to know the secret of Hundreds Hall was excellent. His detailing of the character was outstanding. His acting and dialogue delivery was perfect. One would love him after watching this movie. That much impact he made in the whole film. Ruth Wilson did a fantastic performance in the movie. Her suspicious and suspenseful look was good. She shows how a normal girl reacts when there is no one to help. Her acting was factual and natural. Will Poulter did a remarkable performance in the film. His acting and dialogue delivery was awesome and brilliant. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The film's storyline is great, thrilling, terrifying, horror, and suspenseful —the film focus on the central theme of mystery that the Hundreds Hall is holding. The movie is based on the novel called The Little Stranger by Sarah Walters.  The suspense and mystery nature of the film is maintained from the start till the end. The storyline in the film was interesting.  The direction, cinematography, and costume design were perfect in the film. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The dialogues were excellent. The film is an open-ended film.

What’s There?

  • The film uses the mystery and suspense concept significantly.
  • The film did not go beyond the theme.
  • The star cast was good in the film.

What’s Not There?

  • The movie is full of confusion.
  • The film is lengthy.

Verdict

The film has a good storyline with an excellent star cast. The scripting was good. Those who love movies related to suspense and mystery will love them.


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