Seeds
Seeds

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Seeds

2022
Movie
5 min
No Language

Spain, 1938. A woman is quietly planting seeds in her garden when two armed soldiers appear. Before being detained, she hides some of the seeds in her pocket.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Emmett MaxwellGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover an ancient, unsettling artifact buried in the woods. As they delve deeper into its origins, strange occurrences begin to plague their every move, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. They soon realize they've unearthed something far more sinister than they could have imagined, and their survival depends on uncovering the artifact's dark secrets before it consumes them.

Critical Reception

Seeds received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, though some found the plot predictable in its later stages. Audiences generally appreciated its unique premise and unsettling horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of dread and isolation.

  • Noted for strong performances from the lead cast.

  • Some found the third act's resolution less impactful than the preceding tension.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's creepy atmosphere and surprising twists, with many commending its ability to create suspense. Some reviewers noted minor pacing issues in the middle section but ultimately found it a satisfying horror experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Independent Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling sound design in 'Seeds' was created using recordings of natural phenomena mixed with distorted human whispers.

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