That which lingered
That which lingered

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That which lingered

2018
Movie
7 min
Swedish

A father and his daughter is visited by an unsettling and once familiar presence.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Daniel J. PhillipsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover an old cabin in the woods. As night falls, they realize they are not alone and must fight for survival against an unknown entity. The film explores themes of isolation and the terror of the unknown.

Critical Reception

That Which Lingered received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful moments but often criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the scares and others finding it to be a standard entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and lack of originality.

  • Some viewers found the pacing slow in the initial build-up.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this independent horror film, with limited available data. Those that exist tend to highlight the film's attempt at creating suspense, but many suggest it falls short of modern horror standards.

Fun Fact

The cabin used in the film was an actual abandoned structure found on the filming location, adding to the authentic sense of decay and isolation.

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