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The Other (1972)

“Niles and Holland are as close as twin brothers can be. Appearances can be deceiving... and deadly.”

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Plot

In the languid summer of 1935, nestled amidst the rustic charm of a Connecticut farm, unfolds a chilling tale of a game most sinister. Here, we find 12-year-old twins, Niles and Holland Perry, living with their doting grandmother Ada in an idyllic yet unsettling tranquility. Ada, a woman of wisdom and mystery, has introduced the young boys to an uncanny pastime known as "the game." A seemingly harmless diversion that soon spirals into a dark vortex of eerie occurrences. As the sunny days of summer slowly unravel, a series of harrowing accidents begin to puncture the peace of the rural landscape. It isn't long before young Niles, whose latent psychic abilities have been nurtured by his grandmother, begins to suspect his twin, Holland, of being the puppeteer behind these fatal misfortunes. The plot coils tighter as the supernatural narrative weaves its way through the labyrinth of good versus evil. Yet, it is wise Ada who holds the key to the truth, her keen gaze piercing through the veil of childhood innocence to identify the true orchestrator of this macabre symphony of death. Will she succeed in halting the deadly game that threatens to consume them all? The Other (1972) is a captivating journey into the heart of darkness, where the line between innocence and malevolence blurs, and the tranquil veneer of summer hides a monstrous reality. This tale of suspense, filled with eerie undertones and supernatural elements, will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the essence of good and evil as the plot unfolds.

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The Other is a drama movie featuring Uta Hagen and directed by Robert Mulligan.

The Other is currently streaming on fuboTV.