Intruders (2011 film)

Plot

Though no one can see him, Hollow Face lurks in the corners, desperately desiring love but only knowing how to spread fear and hate.

In England, Hollow Face creeps into the life of John Farrow, after Farrow's beloved 12-year-old (birthday party is seen) daughter Mia is assaulted in their home. In Spain, Hollow Face creeps into the life of Luisa and her adolescent son Juan, after Juan is assaulted in their home. The line between the real and the imaginary blurs as fissures start to open within the family unit. It seems that no security measure can keep Hollow Face out.

Cast

Production

The British and Spanish project stars Clive Owen, Kerry Fox, Carice van Houten and Daniel Brühl in the leads. The shooting began in the end of June 2010, in London, Madrid and Segovia, under the directorial guidance of Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The screenplay was written by the Spanish duo Nicolás Casariego and Jaime Marques, based on a story by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. Belén Atienza and Enrique López Lavigne works as producer for Antena 3 Films, Apaches Entertainment and Universal Pictures.

Release

The US release by Millennium Entertainment was set for March 30, 2012 for a limited release of 33 theaters. For Spain/U.K Release by Universal Pictures was set release date by October 7, 2011

Reception

Critical reception for Intruders the film has been mostly negative. Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 31%, based on 68 reviews, with a rating average of 4.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads " Intruders has a fantastic first act but then settles into a bland plot and scare tactics that aren't all too scary". Lou Lumenick from the New York Post liked the film's opening and atmosphere but also criticized the film as being "underwhelming". Sean Burns from Philadelphia Weekly gave the film a negative review, criticizing the film's climax, special effects, "disparate" storyline, and slow pacing. Burns also criticized the film's monster as being "not-particularly-frightening".