Belphegor

A young, ambitious journalist investigates a series of mysterious and gruesome deaths plaguing Paris. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark conspiracy linked to the ancient demon Belphegor. She finds herself drawn into a terrifying supernatural world, risking her life to expose the truth.

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the atmospheric tension and visual style, many found it failed to deliver on its horror potential.

• Fails to live up to its intriguing premise with a muddled narrative.

• Lacks genuine scares and relies on predictable horror tropes.

• Visually competent but ultimately hollow.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally poor, with viewers criticizing the convoluted plot, lack of originality, and underwhelming scares. Some acknowledged the visual effort but found it insufficient to compensate for the film's shortcomings.

The film is an adaptation of Arthur Bernède's 1927 novel 'Belphégor, le fantôme du Louvre', which was famously adapted into a French television miniseries in 1965 that became a cultural phenomenon.