Obstacle Corpse
Obstacle Corpse

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Obstacle Corpse

2022
Movie
85 min
English

A teen out to prove herself to her dad stumbles into the world's most terrifying obstacle course.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Elias ThomsenGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of urban explorers breaks into an abandoned asylum, seeking thrills and viral content. They soon discover that the facility is not as empty as they believed, and a terrifying entity tied to the asylum's dark past begins to hunt them one by one. Their adventure quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival as they try to escape the clutches of the vengeful spirit.

Critical Reception

Obstacle Corpse received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and reliance on jump scares. However, some audiences appreciated its atmospheric tension and commitment to classic horror tropes. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, but developed a small cult following among hardcore horror fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spooky atmosphere and claustrophobic setting.

  • Criticized for predictable scares and a lack of originality.

  • Some viewers found the practical effects to be a redeeming quality.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film to be a fun, albeit unoriginal, horror flick that delivered on scares. However, a significant portion of viewers felt it was too similar to other haunted asylum films and lacked memorable characters.

Fun Fact

The derelict asylum used for filming was reportedly haunted, with crew members experiencing unexplained noises and apparitions during production.

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