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The Luring
Directed by
Christopher Wells
2019
1h 48m
Horror
,
Thriller
3.3
40%
80%
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The Luring is about a man who returns to his family vacation home, where a murder took place during his 10th birthday party, hoping to finally resolve a memory gap that has been plaguing him for years.
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Cast of The Luring
Jake Katzman
Doug
Michaela Sprague
Claire
Henry Gagliardi
Young Garrett
Molly Fahey
Jennifer
Daniel Martin Berkey
Stranger
Alex Emanuel
Mr. Peyton
Rick Irwin
Garrett Redford
Ava-Riley Miles
Young Jennifer
Angela Rambourg
Mrs. Peyton
Clara McKay
Mrs. Tamlin
Kristan Lyon
Mrs. Juner
Laura Spaeth
Mrs. Redford
Jack Garrity
Mr. Redford
Matan Barr
Tom
Mary McGloin
Mrs. O'Brian
Gavin Maddox Bergman
William
Brian Berg
Mike The Bartender
Patricia Hammond
Dr. Linda Skimmerhorn
Al Marz
Danny
The Luring Ratings & Reviews
jackmeat
December 15, 2024
My quick rating - 3,3/10. I felt like this flick was just teasing me with potential, but the execution leaves much to be desired. A man returns to his family’s vacation home, the site of a horrific event during his 10th birthday, in hopes of uncovering the truth behind his repressed memories. Sadly, the story unravels under poor acting, chaotic editing, and a narrative that fails to deliver coherent thrills or chills. The use of a red balloon as a recurring image feels like an attempt to borrow from IT, but any association with Stephen King's masterpiece ends there. Where IT was haunting and atmospheric, this flounders in mediocrity. The acting lacks conviction, making it difficult to connect with the characters or care about their fate. The editing is especially jarring, with scenes feeling disjointed, sometimes as if they were shuffled out of order and I cannot let the makers of this film blame the budget for such laziness. This not only disrupts the flow of the story but also adds to the confusion about who—or what—the antagonist is supposed to be. By the end, the movie will leave you scratching your head (assuming you bother with this one). Are we meant to fear the balloon, or the evil characters sporadically introduced? The lack of clarity and tension makes for a frustrating watch. It’s clear that humor wasn’t intended, but the lack of serious scares and dramatic weight makes it unintentionally laughable at times. It could have been a compelling psychological horror if its elements were handled with more skill. Unfortunately, it feels like a scattered collection of ideas that never quite come together. Unless you’re in the mood for a lesson in how not to structure a horror film, this one is better left floating away.
Film Threat
Rob Rector
There are some moderately decent performances that would pass muster in a more traditional slasher flick, but since The Luring relies heavily more on dramatic tension than gore, the cast is not able to shoulder that burden.
Seven Days (VT)
Margot Harrison
The Luring is enough of a novelty among locally shot films to deserve notice. Wells takes risks with his storytelling, and at least two shots will stick with me...
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