Live
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Live

2014
Movie
4 min
Spanish

A montage that is reproduced as a series of vignettes. Showing the life of any guy, since the first day he becomes independent, to the day he succeeds with his family.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Jonnie LewisGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, is thrust into a fight for survival when she awakens in a secluded, abandoned asylum with no memory of how she got there. She soon discovers she's not alone, as the asylum is filled with other captives, each with their own harrowing experiences. As they try to escape, they realize a sinister force is hunting them, and their only hope lies in uncovering the dark secrets of the institution before they become its next victims.

Critical Reception

Live (2014) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged the film's atmospheric tension and performances, many found the plot derivative and predictable, with a lack of originality in its horror elements. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded thriller-horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar haunted asylum premise with little new to offer.

  • The film relies heavily on jump scares and a confusing narrative.

  • Performances are generally competent but can't elevate the predictable plot.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Live' is largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers citing a predictable plot and uninspired horror tropes as major drawbacks. Some noted decent atmosphere, but it wasn't enough to overcome the film's overall lack of originality and engaging storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at an actual abandoned asylum, adding to its eerie atmosphere during production.

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