This week in the crypt we take a look at the new Shudder Original film, STAY OUT OF THE F**KING ATTIC.

You can catch the film beginning on March 11th on Shudder.

STAY OUT OF THE F**KING ATTIC clocks in at 80 minutes and follows a diverse group of ex cons turned movers looking for their second chance in life.

As we meet the crew Imani (Morgan Alexandria), Schillinger (Ryan Francis), and Carlos (Bryce Fernelius) they’re approaching an old Victorian Mansion where Vern Mueller (Michael Flynn) is looking to move.

For a nice bump in pay they agree to get the job done in one night, but there’s a caveat…they must stay out of the basement and attic as old man Mueller will take care of those areas on his own.

In the first 20 minutes of the film we’re treated to a moving montage, a what will you do with your money conversation, and the backstories of our former jailbirds.

When they move to the second floor is when the uneasiness kicks in, particularly in one scene in the child’s room where Imani thinks she hears something.

After not listening to instructions (because why would they?) old man Mueller tells Imani he cannot let them leave the house…spooky, right?

This is where it kicks in to gear as somethings are uncovered not only about Mueller, but also our trio of movers.

What worked for me was the direction by Jerren Lauder he has an eye for certain scenes that work well, some good fx and blood, it was well acted, and the soundtrack fit the feel of the film.

Where it fell short was the pacing, I like a good slow burn but feel like 10 minutes could have been cut and nothing would have been lost. And I just felt there wasn’t enough action.

For me this just felt very middle of the road. That’s not to say this is a bad film as it will find an audience and maybe that audience isn’t me, or maybe it will grow on me in future viewings.

“And remember, if you feel a chill, that’s not the cold…you’re in the crypt!”