Intruders

Synopsis

Intruders is a 2011 psychological thriller starring Clive Owen as John Farrow, a man living in a secluded English village who becomes haunted by a mysterious childhood entity known as Hollow Face. The film explores the themes of fear, trauma, and the blurring of reality and imagination. Paralleling John's story, the film also follows Anna, a young girl with a similar past, revealing how the sinister presence transcends time and place. As both characters confront their inner demons and the ominous Hollow Face, the movie unfolds in a tense atmosphere filled with suspense and psychological horror, ultimately questioning the nature of fear itself.

Cast

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  Clive Owen

  John Farrow

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  Carice van Houten

  Susanna

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  Ella Purnell

  Mia Farrow

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  Adrian Rawlins

  Police Inspector

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  Daniel Brühl

  Father Antonio

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  Ella Hunt

  Ella Foster

Reviews

Intruders received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a low rating of 29%, with consensus highlighting that while the concept had potential, it suffered from a slow pace and lack of scares, making it less effective as a horror film. For example, some critics noted the atmospheric tension but criticized the film for being too ambiguous and underdeveloped. Metacritic gives it a score of 45 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews. IMDb users rated the film moderately, with an average score of 5.4/10, reflecting divided audience opinions. Reviewers appreciated Clive Owen's performance but felt that the movie's execution failed to deliver a compelling, coherent narrative. The film's ambiguity was both praised as intriguing by some and faulted as confusing by others, creating a polarized reception.