
The inhabitants of a decrepit inner-city tenement building are terrified to discover that the malevolent spirit of a former tenant has been summoned when one of the current residents broke an unspoken vow. Now, as demolition day draws near, the enraged entity sets out to cause as much mischief as possible before the wrecking ball strikes.... (Full plot summary below)
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The inhabitants of a decrepit inner-city tenement building are terrified to discover that the malevolent spirit of a former tenant has been summoned when one of the current residents broke an unspoken vow. Now, as demolition day draws near, the enraged entity sets out to cause as much mischief as possible before the wrecking ball strikes.
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| User ReviewBrian SThe synopsis of the film given both here and on Netflix is incorrect. The story is set in Taiwan, not Malaysia, and there are numerous ghosts, not just one. "House of the Invisibles" refers to an apartment building which is to be torn down. The last few tenants lead dead-end lives and have nowhere to go. A creepy old concierge, no longer being paid for his services, keeps watch at the front door. An even creepier homeless woman with prophetic powers pushes her shopping cart through the halls. Also resident here are a number of ghosts -- a couple who committed suicide, a mysterious little girl and her mother, a pair of gamblers, a prostitute, and a few that are better not given away. Like the humans tenants, the ghosts can't leave until they fulfill various requirements. Some are malicious, seeking to possess a living body in order to leave the building. Others have less malicious intent; they need an apology, or even just a name. The story is actually very interesting and intelligent, exploring themes of devotion, forgiveness and restitution. There are some touching moments at the end of the film as the identities and motives of ghosts are revealed. There's some interesting camera work here and there, too, that engenders a few creepy moments. On the other hand, some of the acting is pretty bad. There are lots of goofy comical moment that might play well in China, but to an American eye look rather dumb and tend to take away from the story at inopportune moments. That's too bad, because at its core, "House of the Invisibles" is a good story that's hamstrung by a low budget and incompetent direction. I'd like to see a remake with these obstacles removed. |
| User ReviewStefano CStoriella di fantasmi non particolarmente ispirata con risvolti comici e romantici. Qualche momento simpatico, ma evitabile. |