The Temple Woods Gang
The Temple Woods Gang

The Temple Woods Gang

2022Movie116 minFrench

A retired military man lives in the Temple Woods housing project. Just as he’s burying his mother, his neighbour Bébé, who belongs to a gang of robbers from the area, is preparing to rob the convoy of a wealthy Arab prince.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: Elias TannerGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of urban explorers ventures into the notorious woods surrounding an abandoned temple, rumored to be haunted by the spirits of a vanished cult. As they delve deeper, they uncover disturbing secrets and realize they are not alone, becoming targets of something ancient and malevolent. Their search for answers turns into a desperate fight for survival against the encroaching darkness.

Critical Reception

The Temple Woods Gang received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up. However, some found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences were generally divided, appreciating the horror elements but wishing for a more original storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Criticized for relying on familiar horror tropes.
  • Noted for strong visual direction despite a thin plot.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's suspenseful nature and scary moments, often highlighting the effective use of sound design. Some viewers felt the story could have been more innovative, but the overall mood and frightening sequences were frequently commended.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Independent Horror Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, eerie sound of windchimes heard throughout the film was created by recording actual windchimes in a natural cave to achieve a more unsettling effect.

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