This run-of-the-mill chiller owes a little bit to "Troll" and a whole lot to "Poltergeist," but it lacks the fun of the former and the suspense of the latter.
A dream home turns out to be a nightmare for the Russell family, who encounter strange noises and an even stranger handyman shortly after moving in. If that's not enough, their daughter seems to be communicating with ancient monsters in the cottage, their cat dies violently, and the children's toys crumble mysteriously. It seems the house has a tragic history, which the mother investigates and the family finally confronts.
The performances are adequate, though the script contains no surprises. Especially notable is Malcolm McDowell, who continues his unfortunate habit of slumming in B-movies, here playing a psychologist who treats the girl but winds up confronting the creatures. The biggest problem with "Inhabited" is that, except for gimmicky quick-cuts, we rarely get a good look at the troll-like creatures until the end of the film.
This film appears to be geared toward families, and as such it's adequate, inoffensive entertainment. Children are likely to be more entertained than their parents, who will be neither bored nor challenged here.
A dream home turns out to be a nightmare for the Russell family, who encounter strange noises and an even stranger handyman shortly after moving in. If that's not enough, their daughter seems to be communicating with ancient monsters in the cottage, their cat dies violently, and the children's toys crumble mysteriously. It seems the house has a tragic history, which the mother investigates and the family finally confronts.
The performances are adequate, though the script contains no surprises. Especially notable is Malcolm McDowell, who continues his unfortunate habit of slumming in B-movies, here playing a psychologist who treats the girl but winds up confronting the creatures. The biggest problem with "Inhabited" is that, except for gimmicky quick-cuts, we rarely get a good look at the troll-like creatures until the end of the film.
This film appears to be geared toward families, and as such it's adequate, inoffensive entertainment. Children are likely to be more entertained than their parents, who will be neither bored nor challenged here.