After the loss of her mother, Rose Halshford (Miranda Cosgrove) takes a break from school to live with her father (Donal Logue) in a new house. Trying to put the past behind them, Rose learns the house they have moved into has a dark history. Trying to solve the mystery, she must try and keep hold of her sanity as everything is not what it seems.
The Intruders is a paint by numbers psychological thriller that brings nothing unique or new to the genre. It tries to draw you in by making you think everyone is suspect, but any intelligent movie-goer will see through the thin facade and shake their head when the mystery is finally revealed.
If you’re trying to place where you know Mirand Cosgrove from, she’s the little kid from School of Rock. Others you may recognize are Donal Logue and Tom Sizemore, both of whom are criminally under utilized and really have nothing to do. Donal Logue’s character is one dimensional, his only purpose is to constantly question his daughter’s sanity. Tom Sizemore’s fall from what little limelight he had is evident here with only a handful of lines and minutes of screentime.
Video
The Intruders is presented in 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen. Being a DVD release, this obviously isn’t going to have the resolution many may be used to. Despite that, there are no blemishes or defects noticeable.
Audio
The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. There is good use of the surrounds, most of what you’re going to hear is from the center channel.
Special Features
You get a few special features here, the Making Of is fairly interesting, giving insights by the cast and crew on the film.
The Making of The Intruders
The Secrets of The Intruders
Previews
Overall, this film is fairly forgettable, with little to no moments of surprise or entertainment. The story is a jumble of information and one dimensional characters with no development. Poorly executed plot devices and banality guarantees this film to be panned by most.