The Town-Sick Ones
The Town-Sick Ones

The Town-Sick Ones

2017Movie67 minSpanish

In downtown Buenos Aires, messengers Roble and Tripa are robbed of an important package. After realizing they were betrayed by their boss, Filo Mendoza, they decide to take revenge with the help of a friendly street vendor, Patricio Rey.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: David R. ElliottGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends venture into a supposedly abandoned town in search of an urban legend. As they delve deeper, they uncover dark secrets and realize they are not alone. Their survival becomes a desperate fight against unseen forces and the town's chilling history.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmosphere and attempts at suspense, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar 'cabin in the woods' scenario with limited originality.
  • The scares are often telegraphed, diminishing their impact.
  • Acting performances are a mixed bag, with some struggling to convey genuine fear.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Town-Sick Ones' appears to be largely unenthusiastic, with viewers often citing a lack of novelty in its horror elements and a reliance on common genre tropes. The film's attempts at building suspense were frequently described as unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real, albeit small and sparsely populated, former mining town, adding to its attempt at a gritty and isolated atmosphere.

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