Paranoicus
Paranoicus

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Paranoicus

2015
Movie
13 min
No Language

A lonely man in his 60s, who spends his days locked in the library of his country house, receives a newspaper with the news that an extremely contagious and deadly virus, transmitted by an exotic species of insect, is spreading rapidly throughout the world. through air and water, due to which please do not go outside under any circumstances.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Willem GerlingsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, haunted by a traumatic childhood event, finds herself increasingly paranoid as she believes someone is trying to drive her insane. As her grip on reality loosens, she must uncover the truth before it consumes her entirely. The film blurs the lines between delusion and a sinister conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Paranoiac received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at psychological horror and suspense, many found the plot convoluted and the scares predictable. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is largely considered a niche horror flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense but ultimately falls short due to a predictable narrative.

  • Performances are decent, but they cannot save a derivative and uninspired script.

  • The psychological elements are underdeveloped, leading to a less impactful horror experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Paranoiac' are scarce, but those available generally indicate disappointment. Viewers found the plot to be confusing and lacking originality, with many feeling that the horror elements did not deliver.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Paranoia', but it was changed to 'Paranoiac' shortly before release, possibly to avoid confusion with other media or to emphasize the psychological state of the protagonist.

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