Directed by Duncan Birmingham, is a 2022 psychological horror-comedy that explores the dangers of social desperation and "polite horror". The film follows a couple, Adam and Margo, whose housewarming party in the Hollywood Hills turns into a nightmare when a mysterious pair of strangers refuse to leave. Plot and Core Conflict
: The film satirizes the "upwardly mobile" couple who are so afraid of appearing rude or "uncool" that they ignore their survival instincts.
: Some reviewers, including those at RogerEbert.com , felt the tension was "underwhelming" and the ending "rushed". If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know:
: Critics at Rotten Tomatoes highlight the "fresh score" and the film's ability to find "humor and horror in the suffocating details of social awkwardness".
: The intruders act as catalysts, exposing existing secrets and flaws in Adam and Margo's relationship. Critical Reception