The Room

2019 1h 39m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 1,081

HorrorDramaMysteryScience Fiction

Synopsis

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Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Olga Kurylenko
Kate
Kevin Janssens
Matt
Francis Chapman
Shane
Joshua Wilson
Shane (Age 8)
John Flanders
John Doe
Carole Weyers
Madeline Shaeffer
Michaël Kahya
M. Schaeffer
Marianne Bourg
Suzanne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christian Volckman
Writers: Christian Volckman, Éric Forestier, Gaia Guasti
Languages: English
Countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christian Volckman, shot by Reynald Capurro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Raf Keunen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophie Fourdrinoy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Olga Kurylenko and Kevin Janssens and Francis Chapman carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8485364 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christian Volckman directs. Reynald Capurro behind the camera. Raf Keunen scores. Sophie Fourdrinoy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.
3Directed by Christian Volckman, shot by Reynald Capurro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Raf Keunen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sophie Fourdrinoy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Olga Kurylenko and Kevin Janssens and Francis Chapman carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8485364 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "wish", "miscarriage", "family", "reality vs fantasy".

The technical file

Cinematography: Reynald Capurro
Original score: Raf Keunen
Editing: Sophie Fourdrinoy
Costume design: Magdalena Labuz
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $44,291
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Room (2019)

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Alunauwie2025-09-24
★ 6/10
The Room explores an intriguing concept where a mysterious room grants any wish, but the film struggles with inconsistent logic and underdeveloped character arcs. While performances are convincing and the premise holds strong potential, sudden emotional shifts and unexplained backstories weaken the narrative’s depth. Several plot holes and illogical choices—especially in the film’s climax—diminish the impact of what could have been a powerful psychological thriller. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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