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The Other Side of the Door (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Other Side of the Door is a 2016 horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, starring Jeremy Sisto, Sarah Wayne Callies and Logan Creran. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $14.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
35%
worldwide gross
$14.3M
Metascore
41
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The Other Side of the Door (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Johannes Roberts
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Other Side of the Door About?

The premise of The Other Side of the Door without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a devastating loss, a grieving mother seeks solace at an ancient temple. There, she discovers a mysterious door rumored to offer a chance to reunite with her deceased child. Despite warnings, she opens the door, unknowingly unleashing a sinister presence that threatens her family and blurs the boundary between worlds, forcing her to confront a terrifying reality.

The Other Side of the Door Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • shaman
  • india
  • ghost
  • death of son
  • temple
  • car accident
  • self sacrifice
  • chanting
  • woman wears a tank top
  • knock at the door
  • dead son
  • stabbed in the belly
+38 more
  • impersonation
  • stabbing dog to death
  • sitting on a swing
  • reading a story to a child
  • funeral pyre
  • drowning
  • distraction
  • box of matches
  • red ribbon
  • reading aloud
  • bite mark
  • girl in a bubble bath
  • washing face
  • hit by a car
  • dead bird
  • dead fish
  • dead plant
  • tiger stuffed animal
  • falling leaf
  • object moves by itself
  • startled
  • nightmare
  • plastic ball
  • red ball
  • golden retriever
  • exhumation
  • trapped in a submerged car
  • playing on a beach
  • pregnancy
  • human ashes
  • beach
  • piano
  • evil spirit
  • spirit
  • possession
  • mummified corpse
  • suicide attempt
  • dog
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Cast & crew

The Other Side of the Door Cast

Jeremy Sisto leads the cast, with Sarah Wayne Callies and Logan Creran. Directed by Johannes Roberts; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Johannes Roberts

More films directed by Johannes Roberts, best-rated first: V/H/S/99, 47 Meters Down, Primate and 47 Meters Down: Uncaged.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Other Side of the Door Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Other Side of the Door 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

The Other Side of the Door Plot Summary

What happens in The Other Side of the Door from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens on the bustling streets of Mumbai, India, where viewers are introduced to a married couple, Maria (Sarah Wayne Callies) and Michael (Jeremy Sisto). During a conversation at a local restaurant, Maria joyfully reveals her pregnancy to Michael. The scene transitions to a picturesque beach where Maria expresses her fondness for their surroundings. Michael proposes the idea of starting their family in Mumbai, to which Maria agrees, feeling optimistic about their future.

Full summary

The whole story of The Other Side of the Door, scene by scene

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Box office

The Other Side of the Door Box Office

The Other Side of the Door grossed $14.3 million worldwide. $3 million came from the US and Canada and $11.3 million (79%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.3M

US & Canada
$3M
International
$11.3M
US & Canada 21% Rest of the world 79%
Videos

The Other Side of the Door Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Other Side of the Door.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Other Side of the Door?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What city do Maria and Michael call home in the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in The Other Side of the Door

22 cars on screen, including the 2012 Mahindra XUV 500 and the Ashok Leyland Viking.

All 22 cars
  • 2012 Mahindra XUV 500 in The Other Side of the Door 2012 Mahindra XUV 500 Main role
  • Ashok Leyland Viking in The Other Side of the Door Ashok Leyland Viking Minor role
  • Bajaj RE in The Other Side of the Door Bajaj RE Minor role
  • Chevrolet Tavera in The Other Side of the Door Chevrolet Tavera Minor role
Details

The Other Side of the Door Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “鬼門開” and “El otro lado de la puerta”.

Also known as
  • 鬼門開
  • El otro lado de la puerta
  • Kapının Diğer Tarafı
  • По ту сторону двери
  • 아더 사이드 오브 도어: 악령의 문
  • Po tamtej stronie drzwi
  • По той бік дверей
  • Az ajtón túl
  • Do Outro Lado da Porta
  • Temná strana dveří
  • De cealaltă parte
  • Del otro lado de la puerta
+6 more
  • צידה השני של הדלת
  • 亡界之门
  • Otrpus durvīm
  • Другата страна на вратата
  • Bên Kia Cánh Cửa
  • ดิ อาเธอร์ ไซด์ ออฟ เดอะ ดอร์, დაწყევლილ კარს მიღმა

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FAQ

The Other Side of the Door FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Other Side of the Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Other Side of the Door?

The Other Side of the Door runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Other Side of the Door released?

The Other Side of the Door was released on March 4, 2016.

Who directed The Other Side of the Door?

The Other Side of the Door was directed by Johannes Roberts.

More films by Johannes Roberts

Who is in the cast of The Other Side of the Door?

The Other Side of the Door stars Jeremy Sisto, Sarah Wayne Callies and Logan Creran, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Other Side of the Door make at the box office?

The Other Side of the Door grossed $14.3 million worldwide ($3 million domestic, $11.3 million international).

How is The Other Side of the Door rated?

The Other Side of the Door has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does The Other Side of the Door have a post-credit scene?

No. The Other Side of the Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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