The Evil Next Door

About The Evil Next Door (2020)

The Evil Next Door is a chilling horror movie that was released in 2020. This Swedish film, directed by Tord Danielsson and Oskar Mellander, draws viewers into a tale of a sinister presence inhabiting a neighbouring house. As a family moves into a new home, strange phenomena begin to occur, suggesting that something is incredibly wrong.

In the plot, Anders and Shirin move into a new home with their young son, wanting to start a new life. However, they are soon aware of a haunting presence in the adjacent house. As Shirin investigates her uneasy feelings about the house, the dark secrets of the past begin to unfold, leading to a chilling climax.

Making / Production

The directors, Danielsson and Mellander, teamed up with production companies SF Studios and Nordic major Svensk Filmindustri to create an enveloping and foreboding atmosphere for this film. The cinematography helps in creating an eerie backdrop for the unfolding horror, setting the mood for this haunted house tale.

Actors

• Dilan Gwyn - Portrays Shirin, Anders' wife, who is the first to notice the strange occurrences. Her performance adds a sense of realism to the supernatural plot.
• Linus Wahlgren - Plays the role of Anders, husband to Shirin, whose disbelief adds tension to the intriguing plot.
• Ia Langhammer - Takes on the role of the mysterious neighbour, adding chills and dark surprises at every turn.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Evil Next Door is a Swedish horror film, also known as 'Andra sidan' in Sweden.
• The movie was released during the COVID-19 pandemic and still managed to attract horror fans around the world.
• The directors, Danielsson and Mellander, are renowned for their distinctive approach to the horror genre.

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score of The Evil Next Door adds a distinct and eerie atmosphere throughout the movie.
• Though there is no official soundtrack released, the score by Andreas Grill effectively underlines the tension and horror of the story.