Synopsis
After experiencing what they think are a series of "break-ins", a family sets up security cameras around their home, only to realize that the events unfolding before them are more sinister than they seem.
Scores
Overall Score
80.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
83.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.4%
Review Aggregate
54.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 136 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, scary, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotscarysuspensefulfamily-friendlystylizedvisually strikingemotionaldarkgrittycoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprague Grayden | 2010 | $156,000 | $225,000 | (est) |
| Brian Boland | 2010 | $96,000 | $139,000 | (est) |
| Molly Ephraim | 2010 | $73,000 | $104,000 | (est) |
| Seth Ginsberg | 2010 | $59,000 | $85,000 | (est) |
| Micah Sloat | 2010 | $51,000 | $73,000 | (est) |
| Katie Featherston | 2010 | $45,000 | $64,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score58.0
RT critic review count137
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes113,533
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $84,752,904 | $121,902,736 |
| International | 2010 | $92,759,130 | $133,418,340 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $177,512,030 | $255,321,070 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $79,480,104 | $114,318,704 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,193,000 | $7,469,253 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $1,514,000 | $2,177,633 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $12,190,000 | $17,533,256 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $27,306,000 | $39,275,068 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $21,188,226 | $30,475,684 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $146,871,330 | $211,249,599 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $3,000,000 | $4,314,993 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $3,750,000 (est) | $5,393,742 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $22,031,000 | $31,687,872 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $4,202,000 | $6,043,867 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $600,000 | $862,999 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $33,583,000 | $48,303,473 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $113,288,330 | $162,946,126 |
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