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Famished

2022
Movie
12 min
Tagalog

A lazy, disheveled teenager suppresses her hunger, driven by an inhumane and capricious appetite by means of smoking, and doesn't do anything to satisfy her cravings. A male acquaintance comes along with suggestive intentions, and what unfolds is more than a bloody predicament.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Emily DyniaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate to escape her past, takes a job as a caretaker at an isolated, abandoned lodge. As she settles in, strange occurrences and chilling visions begin to plague her. She soon realizes the lodge harbors a dark secret, and she may not be alone in her fight for survival against a malevolent entity that feeds on fear.

Critical Reception

Famished received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and solid performances, particularly from lead actress Kirsten Collins. However, some found the plot predictable and the scares derivative of more established horror tropes. The film was noted for its effective use of sound design and its unsettling mood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and Kirsten Collins's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar horror clichés and a somewhat predictable narrative.

  • Noted for its effective sound design that enhances the sense of dread.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's suspenseful build-up and unsettling ambiance as its strengths. Many viewers appreciated the jump scares and the overall creepy setting. Some common criticisms include a desire for a more original storyline and a less abrupt ending.

Fun Fact

The isolated lodge used for filming was an actual historic building with a reputation for being haunted, adding to the authentic eerie atmosphere on set.

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