No Such Thing
No Such Thing

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No Such Thing

2022
Movie
12 min
English

An obsessed alcoholic and his sceptic grandson search the Mourne Mountains for the fabled Banshee.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: Trey Edward ShultsGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a desolate, myth-infused landscape, a young woman embarks on a perilous quest to find her missing mother. Her journey leads her to a secluded community where she uncovers dark secrets and encounters a mysterious creature that challenges her understanding of reality and survival. As she delves deeper, she must confront her own fears and the chilling truths that bind the community together.

Critical Reception

No Such Thing garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery. However, some reviewers found the narrative disjointed and the horror elements underdeveloped. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to horror and others finding it too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visuals and palpable sense of dread.

  • Criticized for a narrative that can feel elusive and underdeveloped.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, are noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique atmosphere and unsettling tone, with many finding it a thought-provoking, albeit sometimes slow-paced, horror experience. Some viewers felt the plot was too ambiguous, while others enjoyed the psychological depth and distinctive visual style.

Fun Fact

Director Trey Edward Shults drew inspiration for the film's creature design and its unsettling atmosphere from various folklore and mythologies, aiming for a primal sense of fear rather than jump scares.

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