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The Front Room

The Front Room is a 2024 American psychological horror film written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers in their feature directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Front Room is a 2024 American psychological horror film written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers in their feature directorial debut. It stars Brandy, Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff, and is based on Susan Hill’s 2016 short story of the same name. The film was released in the United States by A24 on September 6, 2024, and received mixed reviews from critics.

Premise

The film follows a newly pregnant couple whose lives are disrupted when they take in an ailing, estranged stepmother. The story develops into a claustrophobic domestic horror scenario centred on family tension and control.

Production

The Front Room was written and directed by Max Eggers and Sam Eggers. It adapts Susan Hill’s short story and marks the brothers’ feature directorial debut.

Cast

The main cast includes Brandy as Belinda, Kathryn Hunter as Solange, Andrew Burnap as Norman, and Neal Huff in a supporting role.

Release and reception

A24 released the film in the United States on September 6, 2024. Coverage described the film as receiving mixed reviews from critics.

Key facts

  • The film is the feature directorial debut of Max and Sam Eggers.
  • It is adapted from Susan Hill’s 2016 short story.
  • Brandy and Kathryn Hunter are among the principal cast members.
  • A24 released the film in U.S. theatres on September 6, 2024.
  • The film received mixed critical reviews.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers primarily as an internationally released English-language horror title with broad North American distribution and streaming availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Front Room?
It is a 2024 American psychological horror film written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers.
What is The Front Room based on?
It is based on Susan Hill’s 2016 short story of the same name.
Who stars in The Front Room?
The film stars Brandy, Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff.
When was The Front Room released?
It was released in the United States on September 6, 2024.
Who distributed The Front Room?
A24 distributed the film in the United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Front_Room
    Supports: Basic film identification, directors, cast, release date, and source material.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21905744/
    Supports: Plot premise and release date.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_front_room
    Supports: Directors, writers, distributor, genre, runtime, and release date.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-front-room-movie-review
    Supports: Feature directorial debut of Max and Sam Eggers and plot context.