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So So thriller
I decided on purchasing this film afer reading the good reviews on here, i thought i would take a chance and maybe find a horror gem ive never seen. This was a slightly entertaining movie but leaves you disapointed. Story is about a boy and his sister who have to go live with thier grandmother and grandfather, strange things start happening and then the ((suprise)) ending. The ending didnt really suprise me. The begining through the middle keeps you watching to see what will happen but at the end you are like is that it? It wasnt scary. I wouldnt recomend you buy this, try renting it. Then decide.

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A HEAVY SLEEPER YOU MIGHT EASILY HAVE MISSED
Because I remembered this little known movie fondly from late-night cable years ago, I recently purchased and re-watched it on DVD. My overall memories were a little blurry, but I still like it a lot. It's a good, suspenseful thriller; well told, well paced and well acted. Particularly good is the acting of Eric Foster, who plays David, the young protagonist, as well as that of the actress who plays his sister, Kim Valentine, I believe. It's a little bit dated but remains a classic in its genera.
Really, it boils down to four reasons to watch or like a movie of this type: A good plot, storyline or concept. Good actors/good acting. Unique special effects. Lots of blood/action.
Grandmother's house has virtually no special effects or traditional slasher-type action, and very little blood, but these things are not needed here. I rate it five stars because it scores 100% in both remaining categories. Yes, there are a few weak moments in the film, as there are in any film; plot and acting, but overall the story is solid and the main actors do a very good job.
To me the only thing which can really make a suspense movie truly good is that it actually be suspenseful. The best feature of this film is that it keeps you guessing and uncertain right until the end, without lulling you to sleep along the way. The good acting is a bonus.
If you like horror/suspense movies, (emphasis on the suspense in this case) chances are good you'll like this one.

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Interesting offering for horror fans
I rented "Grandmother's House" on a whim one day, looking for some new good horror, and I was pleasantly surprised by this lesser known sleeper. The cast is really good, the kids in particular. The actress who plays their Mother, is exceedingly menacing and really creepy. The actor who plays the children's Grandfather is, I believe, Uncle Leo from Seinfeld (though I may be wrong). I found this film entertaining, amusing, and just plain fun. It is suspensful and has a great ending.