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Don't Believe
The story takes place in the southern part of Serbia, the city of Nis. Italian tourist Riccardo, visits the city and the nearby cafeteria "Gvozdjara", where he meets the girl Nina. Nina points out to him through a coffee cup the problems that await him on the road ahead. After the cafeteria, Riccardo went to explore the city and sightseeing. He called the number of the "City Trans", where the driver Marko will take him to the wrong location, which will later be fatal for Riccardo...
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sarah, who claims to be the survivor of a cult that practices human sacrifice, is brought to a psychiatric facility. As she recounts her horrifying experiences, a skeptical psychiatrist tries to uncover the truth behind her claims, which may be more real and dangerous than she ever imagined.
Critical Reception
Don't Believe received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, others found its plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others feeling it didn't live up to its potential.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a chilling atmosphere and a compelling central performance.
Struggles with a predictable narrative and occasional pacing issues.
Falls into familiar horror tropes without significant innovation.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse and largely reflect the divided critical reception. Some viewers found the film to be a decent entry into the psychological horror genre, while others felt it was too derivative and lacked scares.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Vincent Masciale, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life cults and personal encounters with manipulative groups.
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