Crooked Man
Crooked Man

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Crooked Man

2021
Movie
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English

A trio of ghost hunters set out to find the infamous "Crooked Man" after finding the coordinates on the dark web.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: Kishore VarmaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a mythical creature known as the Crooked Man. As they try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the legend and their own relationships. The boundaries between reality and nightmare blur as the creature hunts them one by one.

Critical Reception

Crooked Man received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding its low-budget production and derivative plot to be significant drawbacks. While some appreciated its attempts at atmosphere and suspense, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of innovative horror elements.

  • Despite a few atmospheric moments, the low budget is evident, impacting the overall viewing experience.

  • The creature design and lore, while potentially interesting, are not fully realized.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Crooked Man are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution and a lack of originality compared to other horror offerings.

Fun Fact

The film draws inspiration from the folklore surrounding the 'Crooked Man' character, which has appeared in various eerie nursery rhymes and stories, adding a layer of unsettling familiarity to its horror.

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