SYNOPSIS: Lock the doors. Assume you're safe.

The horrifying events that took place in the Hoyt family's vacation home at 1801 Clark Road on February 11, 2005, are still not entirely known.

Champagne. Rose petals. Candlelight. It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman). But after leaving a friend's wedding reception and returning to the house, everything had collapsed for the happy couple.

Then came a 4 a.m. knock on the door and a haunting voice.

Is Tamara here?

REVIEW: Cine-Mini Review

* Not impressed

* No premise, no rhyme or reason other than “because you were home” . . . what’s up with that?

* Yes there are some scary moments but the most chilling moment can be seen by looking at the poster

* Acting was nothing to write home about

o Liv Tyler did a pretty good job
o Scott Speedman was dry

* Many occurrences in the story were too convenient

* It seemed unrealistic considering being based on actual events

* The cinematography was well done considering limited location; good lighting effects and camera shots

* Character development is almost non-existent as is the storyline

* The movie starts with showing statistics on random violent crimes in the U.S. and yet it sensationalizes it; a little contradictory maybe?

* Childish, non-climactic ending

Movie Review By Cine Marcos 
cinemarcos@smartcine.com

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