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2004
Movie
117 min
Divehi

A group of six colleagues go on a picnic to an uninhabited island rumored to be cursed where horrifying incidents occur for the 13th, 14th and 15th of each month

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users45%
Director: Robert HarmonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Julia, is haunted by terrifying childhood memories of a home invasion, which she struggles to reconcile with the fact that her parents claim the event never happened. As she grows older, these repressed memories resurface, manifesting as intense phobias and a persistent feeling of being watched. Julia must confront her past and unravel the truth behind the traumatic event before it consumes her entirely.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired scares. While some acknowledged its attempts at psychological horror, most found it to be a predictable and unoriginal entry in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes without offering fresh scares.

  • The psychological elements are underdeveloped and fail to create genuine suspense.

  • Ultimately a derivative and uninspired horror film that struggles to find its own voice.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a slow-burn horror that had some promising psychological elements but ultimately fell short of expectations. Many felt the scares were predictable and the overall story lacked originality, leading to a sense of disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Robert Harmon, is also known for directing the cult classic 'The Hitcher' (1986).

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