What Happened at 625 River Road? – A Descent into Obsession and Deceit
What Happened at 625 River Road? is a psychological thriller that dives deep into the dark corners of obsession, deception, and unresolved trauma. Marketed as being inspired by real events, the film follows two college students, Laura and Kelly, who travel to New York for what should be a carefree getaway. Their destination is a seemingly normal vacation rental at 625 River Road—but something about the place feels disturbingly wrong from the moment they arrive.
Tension builds not from loud scares or supernatural entities, but from the growing unease between the two women. Laura’s behavior becomes increasingly unstable, her fascination with Kelly turning sinister. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the true horror lies not in the house itself, but in the mind of someone standing right next to you.
The film is quiet, unnerving, and slow-burning. It doesn’t rely on gore or jump scares. Instead, it lets paranoia fester in dimly lit rooms and long silences. The viewer is never quite sure what is real, who can be trusted, or what truly happened at that address. There’s a sense of isolation that grows heavier with each scene, and when the truth is finally revealed, it hits like a slow, cold realization.
While performances and production values are modest, the film does manage to provoke a sense of discomfort that lingers beyond the final shot. What Happened at 625 River Road? is less about haunted houses and more about haunted people—those who carry their demons with them, no matter where they go.
This is a thriller that whispers instead of screams, and its quiet darkness just might get under your skin.
