Before Her Oscar Nominations, Jennifer Lawrence Starred In This Dull Thriller
Whether fans are praising Jennifer Lawrence's incredible performance as clever and cynical Kate in Don't Look Up, or feeling nostalgic about her time as Katniss in The Hunger Games, the actress has a great reputation. It feels impossible to think of a bad Jennifer Lawrence movie as Lawrence is so talented and amazes audiences, whether she's appearing in a dark comedy or drama. But back in 2012, Jennifer Lawrence starred in a thriller that wasn't popular, and that stands out among the rest of her credits.
The House at the End of the Street seems like quite the departure from what Lawrence had done up until that point. It would seem like an odd pivot for Lawrence to star in this dull thriller after the gripping Winter's Bone, The Hunger Games, and The Silver Linings Playbook. However, that is due to the film's delayed release, as it was initially shot in 2010, but didn't see release until two years later.
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The House At The End Of The Street wasn't a hit with audiences or critics, and it's far from one of Jennifer Lawrence's best movies. The movie has a 13% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and the general feeling is that it isn't scary and doesn't pull people in. It's too bad because the premise of the movie does sound intriguing: Elissa (Lawrence) and her mom Sarah (Elizabeth Shue), who has gotten divorced, move to a new town and a typically creepy house.
This is often the start of many horror movies so it all feels familiar, but the film could still redeem itself and become more interesting. Elissa meets Ryan (Max Thieriot) who is at the heart of a family tragedy: his sister Carrie-Anne Jacobson murdered their mom and dad and then disappeared. The love story
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