Open House

The events occur in contemporary times, with real estate pressures and private spaces under scrutiny. The action unfolds over a few days with a critical night where violence erupts. The film uses a present-day domestic setting to heighten suspense and claustrophobia.

The film unfolds primarily inside a single suburban house that is being shown for sale. The home’s rooms, crawlspace, basement, and hot tub become stages for manipulation and danger. The setting’s familiarity hides a creeping sense of threat as visitors and residents reveal their darker sides.

🏠 Domestic Horror

A quiet family home becomes a trap where control and predation emerge from within. The open house setting blurs the line between hospitality and danger, turning familiar spaces into kill zones. Trust erodes as strangers insinuate themselves into private life, revealing the house as both lure and threat.

🔪 Violence & Control

Lila and David use murder and surveillance to dictate the terms of life inside the house. Their partnership blends seduction and force to dominate victims, turning every encounter into a calculated act. The couple's coercive dynamic drives the violence that threads through the narrative.

🎭 Duality & Deception

The story centers on twin-like partners whose outward charm masks deadly intent. Alice’s perception of the couple shifts as she pieces together their true nature, revealing how carefully crafted personas disguise coercion. The theme explores manipulation, alliance, and survival inside a shared home.