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Random people show up at an inn and occasionally fight each other. Too many characters and a convoluted story drag the film down.
Westbound Inn
2022Movie85 minMandarin
In the land of yellow sand, anti-Japanese patriots chased horses and wandered here, and opened an inn to chat for the rest of their lives. The enemy's daughter, Bai Lu, fled here with a treasure chest. New and old grudges, God-given opportunity, could have been eliminated quickly, but faced with the anti-Japanese secrets entrusted in the chest, for the righteousness of the nation, she chased the horse and gave up hatred, endured misunderstandings, and protected her with her life. , Finally fulfilling the unfulfilled dream of serving the country.
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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: M.R. Brown•Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young investigative journalist, seeking to uncover the truth behind a series of unexplained disappearances, checks into the isolated Westbound Inn. As she delves deeper into the inn's dark history and the strange behavior of its few remaining guests, she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that puts her own life in grave danger. The line between reality and delusion blurs as the inn's secrets begin to consume her.
Critical Reception
Westbound Inn received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from lead Sarah Jenkins. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
- Sarah Jenkins' performance as the determined journalist is a standout.
- Some critics found the narrative a bit too predictable and the resolution lacking.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's spooky ambiance and engaging mystery, though a portion felt the plot could have been more original.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Indie Film at the 2023 International Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The remote, isolated setting of the Westbound Inn was filmed at a real, disused guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands, which reportedly added to the cast and crew's sense of unease during production.
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