The Woman in the Yard

2025

PG-13

1h 28m

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5.7/10

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In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities.

Directors

Jaume Collet-Serra

Writers

Sam Stefanak(writer by)

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Danielle Deadwyler

Okwui Okpokwasili

Peyton Jackson

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Ramona

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Taylor

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David

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Directors

Jaume Collet-Serra

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<em>'The Woman in the Yard'</em> has a metaphor for all to see, though fails to craft anything else of note. For such a short movie (not even 90 mins), this noticeably dragged for me. It gets a little interesting towards the end, but even then doesn't make up for the meandering set-up. Danielle Deadwyler is a decent lead, I can't say this'll stay at the front of my memory when thinking of her filmography though; <em>'The Piano Lesson'</em> remains the one, so far. As usual when a film falls flat in most departments, I don't hold any blame with the cast anyway. Most of the 'scares' come via cheap jumps, rather than anything truly uncomfortable. In fairness, there is one unsettling scene at the death but that's all I've got in terms of praise. With just one location and a few characters, greater writing and visuals were needed - for me, at least.

r96sk04 Apr, 2025