The Glass House possesses that certain quality that won't necessarily overwhelm you, but still manages to hold your interest with its disturbing feeling. The stark, contemporary design of the house itself contributes significantly to the overall sense of unease, establishing an unsettling setting for events to unfold. The way the film is shot takes advantage of this, integrating the surroundings into the suspense as …

A young girl (Leelee Sobieski) and her younger brother are beginning again in Malibu with their guardians, Stellan Skarsgård and Diane Lane, after experiencing a sudden loss. They believe these adults are friends of their deceased parents, but that may not be the case. Bruce Dern appears as an attorney. “The Glass House,” released in 2001, begins as a somber drama reminiscent of “Poison Ivy” (1992) in its plot, se…

It’s hard to get invested in _The Glass House_ because it fails to establish any real sense of suspense, which feels like a significant oversight for a mystery or thriller. Final rating: ★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible.