Incubus
Incubus

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Incubus

2022
Movie
17 min
English

A haunting, deeply powerful story of a woman who flees her abuser, only to become locked in a solitary battle with debilitating fear.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users40%
Director: Michael Robert JohnsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple on a road trip finds themselves stranded in a small town with a dark secret. As they try to find help, they uncover a terrifying truth about the town's inhabitants and their connection to an ancient evil. They must fight for survival against a relentless force that threatens to consume them.

Critical Reception

Incubus (2022) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a classic horror atmosphere and tension, many found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • While some atmospheric moments are effective, the scares lack originality.

  • The ending fails to provide a satisfying conclusion to the narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Incubus' to be a disappointing horror flick. Many viewers cited a lack of creativity in its storytelling and execution, with some finding it too slow-paced and others too reliant on jump scares that didn't land. The film's potential was largely seen as unrealized.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote, historically significant location known for its eerie folklore, which director Michael Robert Johnson hoped would add to the authentic unsettling atmosphere.

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