Cold Creek
Cold Creek

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Cold Creek

2020
Movie
16 min
English

Orphan William McCarthy seeks revenge on Sheriff Felix Danberry for the murder of his parents, Henry and Elizabeth McCarthy. Taking after his parents, William becomes an outlaw with revenge at his core.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users44%
Director: Simon FellowsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A New York family seeking a simpler life in the country purchases a remote, dilapidated mansion with a dark past. As they begin renovations, they uncover unsettling secrets about the house's previous inhabitants and a series of brutal murders. Strange occurrences and escalating tensions within the family suggest that the manor's malevolent history is far from over.

Critical Reception

Cold Creek Manor received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and predictable, with a lack of genuine scares. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance. The film struggled to find a solid footing, with many deeming it a failed attempt at atmospheric horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's overly complicated plot and reliance on tired horror tropes were frequently criticized.

  • Critics found the scares to be ineffective and the overall atmosphere lacking in genuine tension.

  • The performances were generally seen as underserved by a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's confusing narrative and lack of originality. Many viewers felt the movie failed to deliver on its horror premise, citing predictable twists and an unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Canada, with the primary manor house being a real historic estate.

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