Them (2006)
"Ils" (original title)

Lucas and Clementine live peacefully in their isolated country house, but one night they wake up to strange noise... they're not alone... and a group of hooded assailants begin to terrorize them throughout the night.

Directors:

David Moreau, Xavier Palud

Writers:

David Moreau, Xavier Palud

Stars:

Olivia Bonamy, Michaël Cohen, Adriana Mocca

3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Olivia Bonamy	...	Clémentine
Michaël Cohen	...	Lucas
Adriana Mocca	...	Ilona (as Adriana Moca)
Maria Roman	...	Sanda
Camelia Maxim	...	Maria
Alexandru Boghiu	...	L'enfant
Emanuel Stefanuc	...	Adolescent n°1
Horia Ioan	...	Adolescent n°2
Stefan Cornic	...	Adolescent n°3
George Iulian	...	Adolescent n°4

Storyline

Clémentine, a teacher in a French School in Bucharest, lives with her husband, Lucas, in a remote real estate in Snagow. During the night, Clémentine is woken by weird noises outside their house, and Lucas sees their car being stolen. The lights are turned off, the phones are disconnected and they see that they are no longer alone. When weird lights appear outside, they hide in the cellar and try to ask for help from what could be a dreadful night of pure terror.

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Plot Keywords:

night | car | house | country house | writer | 

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Taglines:

You'll never feel safe in your home again.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence and terror

Details

Official Sites:

Mars Distribution [fr] Official site [uk]

Country:

France Romania

Language:

French Romanian

Release Date:

19 July 2006 (France)

Also Known As:

Them

Filming Locations:

Bucharest, Romania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eskwad, StudioCanal, Castel Film Romania

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot in 30 days.

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Goofs

When Clementine drives to the house a crew member (most likely cameraman) is visible on the car glass.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Child: We just want to play! Why won't you ley us? Let us! Will you let us?

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Connections

Referenced in The Strangers (2008)

User Reviews

Edge of Your Seat

While I would never classify "Them" as science fiction in the least, it is definitely a keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller, but one tastefully made without gratuitous violence or gore. Based on a true life story, this film speaks to the banality of violence, and the essence of fear. I've seen plenty of gripping thrillers, but this one kept me squirming and shielding my eyes for a full hour, with an ending that leaves you stunned. Speaking no French or Romanian and having seen it with English sub-titles, I cannot attest to the value of the script. The performances, however, seem solid and the film is expertly shot and musically scored - all these elements add to the power of the film. I would appreciate more information on the real events on which "Them" is based, so if anyone knows more, please contact me.