Bad Things
Bad Things

Bad Things

2023Movie83 minEnglish

A weekend getaway for a few friends at a snowy hotel becomes a psychological tailspin and bloody nightmare.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users56%
Director: Stewart ThorburnGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to spend a weekend at a remote, abandoned hotel that one of them has inherited. As they explore the decaying property, they begin to experience unsettling and terrifying events that suggest they are not alone. The guests soon realize that the hotel holds dark secrets and that their getaway is turning into a fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Bad Things received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often pointed to its slow pacing and derivative horror elements. While some appreciated its atmosphere and attempts at psychological tension, many found the film failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some engaging with its more unsettling moments while others found it tedious and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and visual style by some.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters by others.
  • Found to be a slow-burn horror that doesn't quite reach its potential.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a somewhat disappointing horror experience, with many citing its slow pacing and lack of originality as major drawbacks. While a few appreciated the atmosphere, the majority felt it failed to deliver genuine scares or a compelling story.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the real-life abandoned Catskill Mountains hotel, the Grossinger's Resort, which was once a popular vacation spot before falling into disrepair.

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