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You Should Have Left

R

2020

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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500+ Ratings

Strange events plague a couple and their young daughter when they rent a secluded countryside house that has a dark past.

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Critics Consensus

You Should Have Left hints at a genuinely creepy experience, but never quite manages to distill its intriguing ingredients into a consistently satisfying whole.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Right when this movie starts, the entire game is given away.

Jun 24, 2020

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

The house is more interesting than the story itself.

Jun 24, 2020

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A.A. Dowd

AV Club

But the movie itself turns out to be a much shoddier bit of carpentry... it builds a ponderous Blumhouse haunted house-one whose "scares" are just hints of a secret the audience will figure out faster than intended.

Rated: C

Jun 22, 2020

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

David Koepp's screenplay holds so many underdeveloped concepts and extremely superficial attempts at balancing distinct genres that it totally forgets to actually tell a convincing story with complete character arcs and interesting plot points.

Rated: D+

Jul 24, 2023

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Zoë Rose Bryant

Loud and Clear Reviews

You Should Have Left fails to incite fear of any kind, with a story that’s more sleep-inducing than scary, despite Kevin Bacon's best efforts in the lead role.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The biggest draw is Kevin Bacon and even though this isn’t top quality material, it’s great to see him on screen again and he keeps us invested from start to finish.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Joseph N

Good pace and kept me interested. I think the low score it because the movie is hit or miss for most people. Love it or hate it kind of thing. I loved it and suspect it will be a sleeper classic in a decade.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Vazha P

This movie harbors more wisdom than any of the so-called "TOP CRITICS" could ever hope to extract in their entire lifetimes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Shelly B

I loved it! The actors were good, even the little girl. It seemed like a pretty straightforward creepy house thing but really had a message. Maybe some people just didn't get that same feeling.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Anton A

Interesting idea, not so good execution

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Maisy R

wtf did i just watch

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Jorge M

"You Should Have Left" ventures into the realm of psychological horror with a commendable attempt at crafting a compelling narrative. The film succeeds in delivering effective jump scares, providing moments of genuine tension and fear. The plot, while decent in concept, falters in its execution, leaving the audience with a sense of missed potential. The pacing, unfortunately, remains consistently slow throughout, never managing to pick up the momentum needed to elevate the suspense. Even in the final act, where one anticipates a crescendo, the film disappointingly maintains a sluggish pace. Despite its flaws, the film may appeal to viewers seeking a psychological thriller with a handful of well-executed jump scares, but those expecting a more dynamic and engaging storyline may find themselves wanting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Susanna

Colin Blumenau

Shopkeeper

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Synopsis

Strange events plague a couple and their young daughter when they rent a secluded countryside house that has a dark past.

Director: David Koepp
Producer: Jason Blum, Dean O'Toole
Screenwriter: David Koepp
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Images|Sexual Content|Some Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 19, 2020
Runtime: 1h 33m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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