After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.
Written by Paramount Pictures
Out of the eight people hired to star in the movie, only five cast members remain in the theatrical release.
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Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs:
When Katie is saying she doesn't want to leave the house, it is assumed that Micah has set the camera on the bed, as it stops moving and stays at a constant angle. This explains why the camera stayed while Micah walked away.
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Quotes
[after noises occur after midnight, the two get up, and Micah finds that the panel covering the opening to the attic has shifted]
Micah:
There's something up there. I've gotta look. Katie:
Micah! Micah, please be careful.
[There are the sounds of his footsteps, but he doesn't reply]
Katie:
Are you okay? Micah, answer me! Micah! Micah!
[He comes back down the ladder and holds out a photograph which has burned edges]
Micah:
I found this up there. Katie:
No. No no no no. Let me see it? Micah:
What are you talking about? Katie:
This is our old house! What in the hell is doing in the attic?
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Crazy Credits
The theatrical release of the film had no closing credits. After the final scene, a title card offered the 'fate' of Katie and Micah, then there was a brief showing of copyright and other protections, and the screen went black for a few seconds before the standard 'blue screen' showing the movie's rating appeared.
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