David Loucka, based on a story by Jonathan Mostow. Core Cast: Jennifer Lawrence as Elissa Cassidy. Max Thieriot as Ryan Jacobson. Elisabeth Shue as Sarah Cassidy. Gil Bellows as Officer Bill Weaver.
The film is known for a late-game revelation regarding Ryan’s past and his true relationship with his sister, which subverts typical slasher tropes. House At The End Of The Street
The 2012 psychological thriller (often abbreviated as HATES ) features Jennifer Lawrence in one of her early lead roles as Elissa, a teenager who discovers that her new neighborhood hides a gruesome past. Plot Overview David Loucka, based on a story by Jonathan Mostow
The film serves as a showcase for Jennifer Lawrence, whose performance was widely cited as the movie's strongest asset. Elisabeth Shue as Sarah Cassidy
Following a divorce, Sarah ( Elisabeth Shue ) and her daughter Elissa move into a rural dream home. The property was affordable because it sits next to a house where, years earlier, a young girl named Carrie Anne allegedly murdered her parents before vanishing. Elissa befriends the only survivor, Carrie Anne’s brother Ryan ( Max Thieriot ), but she soon learns that the town's chilling secret is far from buried.
Despite being panned by critics—holding a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes —it was a financial success, grossing over $44 million on a budget of roughly $7–10 million. Cast & Crew Highlights Director: Mark Tonderai.
While marketed as horror, it functions more as a slow-burn psychological thriller or "suspense lite," focusing on tension over gore.