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Periculum
Three years ago, Ares turned his back on his criminal family; reporting them to the police and eventually finding peace with his new boyfriend Bennet. He knew this peace wouldn’t last, as an established rule granted him only three years before he would be hunted down. Surely enough, in the present day, Ares is visited by his brother and sister; who hold him captive in his own apartment and deliver a warning that he will soon be captured and tortured to a greater extent. His sister Maura offers him a chance to escape, but Ares decides to stay and wait for his punishment in order to protect Bennet.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves stranded in a remote forest with dwindling supplies. As night falls, strange noises and unsettling occurrences lead them to believe they are not alone, and a terrifying presence begins to hunt them one by one. They must fight for survival against an unknown entity and their own escalating fears.
Critical Reception
Periculum received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its atmospheric tension and occasional effective scares, many found the film to be derivative of other horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements while others were disappointed by the lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brooding atmosphere and attempts at building suspense.
Criticized for relying too heavily on horror clichés and predictable jump scares.
Noted for its competent, though not groundbreaking, technical execution.
Google audience: Google users were split on Periculum. Many found it to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick that offered some thrills. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the film lacked innovation and suffered from a slow pace and weak story development.
Fun Fact
The director, Nathaniel Scott, also stars in the film and reportedly drew inspiration for the creature's design from childhood nightmares.
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