I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

About I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is a supernatural horror film released in 2016. The movie, directed and written by Osgood Perkins, follows Lily Saylor, a young hospice nurse who moves into a remote New England mansion to care for an elderly author. As Lily begins to uncover the dark secrets of the house and its mysterious past, she becomes haunted by a ghostly presence that threatens her very existence.

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• Music, Soundtrack

About

In I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, the story unfolds through a slow-burning and eerie atmosphere. Lily discovers disturbing aspects of the house's history while dealing with her own fears and uncertainties. The film cleverly plays with suspense and psychological horror, building tension as Lily's sense of reality begins to unravel within the mansion's walls.

Making / Production

The movie was filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and the production team focused on creating a Gothic and haunting ambiance within the setting of the old mansion. The use of dim lighting, subdued colors, and atmospheric sounds enhances the film's unsettling mood, keeping viewers on edge throughout the narrative.

Actors

• Ruth Wilson - Lily Saylor: Ruth Wilson portrays Lily, the young nurse who becomes entangled in the mysteries of the house.
• Paula Prentiss - Iris Blum: Paula Prentiss plays Iris Blum, the elderly author under Lily's care.
• Lucy Boynton - Polly Parsons: Lucy Boynton appears as Polly Parsons, a figure from the house's past.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie's title is derived from a book within the film written by the fictional author Iris Blum.
• The narrative structure of the film adds to its enigmatic and enigmatic quality, with the story told in a non-linear fashion.
• Osgood Perkins drew inspiration from classic Gothic literature and films to create a modern ghost story with a unique twist.

Awards

No major awards were won by I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House.

Quotes

• "There's a sense of life as you move through a house, but this house, there is no life." - Lily Saylor
• "Sometimes the soul is just too far gone." - Iris Blum

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack composed by Elvis Perkins complements the eerie atmosphere with haunting melodies and subtle cues that enhance the sense of dread and mystery.