Full Circle
Full Circle

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Full Circle

1978
Movie
98 min
English

After the death of her daughter, wealthy housewife Julia Lofting abruptly leaves her husband and moves into an old Victorian home in London to re-start her life. All seems well until she is haunted by the sadness of losing her own child and the ghosts of other children.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Frank PerryGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychologist is hired by a wealthy couple to help them find their missing daughter. As he delves deeper into their bizarre family history and their attempts to contact the spirit of the deceased mother, he becomes increasingly entangled in a supernatural mystery. He soon realizes that the case is far more dangerous and sinister than he initially believed, leading him to question his own sanity and safety.

Critical Reception

Full Circle received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling supernatural elements, others found its plot convoluted and its scares less effective than intended. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror approach and others finding it slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Criticized for a somewhat confusing narrative and underwhelming climax.

  • Mia Farrow's performance was noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Full Circle' are not widely available in a consolidated format. However, general sentiment suggests viewers were split between those who appreciated its chilling, slow-burn horror and others who found it unsatisfying due to pacing and plot elements.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel 'The Haunting of Julia' by Peter Straub, and was filmed in and around London, England.

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Made between November & December 1976, Premiered at Cannes in 1977, "where it won a Award I might add", (Released in 1978 after cuts and an extra scene was put in ) the entire movie was Filmed on Location in London, and a couple of interior...

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