Unnatural
Unnatural

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Unnatural

2024
Movie
104 min
English

A gunslinger on a mission from God must track down supernatural creatures as penance for his past sins.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: M. EisenbergGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a remote, snowbound lodge during a blizzard. As tensions rise and paranoia sets in, they begin to suspect one of them is not who they seem and may be responsible for a series of mysterious and deadly events plaguing their isolated refuge.

Critical Reception

As of its limited release, 'Unnatural' has garnered mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reactions have also been divided, with some appreciating its attempt at a classic creature-feature feel while others found it lacking in originality and scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • While it attempts a retro horror vibe, 'Unnatural' often falls flat in execution.

  • Some viewers found the creature design and isolated setting mildly effective, but not enough to salvage the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are largely split. Many found the premise intriguing but felt the execution was wanting, with common complaints about the slow build-up and a lack of genuine tension or surprise. A small segment of viewers did appreciate the B-movie aesthetic and the effort to deliver a creature-feature.

Fun Fact

The isolation of the filming location, a remote cabin in the mountains, was emphasized by the cast and crew to help them immerse themselves in the characters' predicament during production.

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