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The Ancestral
The hour is coming
2022·1h 41m·★ 6.4
Russian original
After suffering a family tragedy, a widower named Thanh moves his two daughters to a centuries-old ancestral home. Both daughters fall prey to sleep paralysis and night terrors. Their father seeks the help of a local psychologist, but chilling secrets and visions eventually prove that all is not what it seems in the old family house.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 41m
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