Crowned Species
Crowned Species

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Crowned Species

2013
Movie
95 min
Russian

A journalistic investigation, built not on rumors and assumptions, but on direct evidence, revealing the true mechanisms of podium coronations. Hidden camera footage of negotiations with the owners of the largest national beauty contests and an attempt to answer the question of why these people are not yet in prison. Famous people on the jury are not a guarantee of fair judging. Irrefutable evidence of the corruption of the so-called “stars” who elect the next Miss and Mrs. The collection and subsequent theft of funds for charity is a side business of the owners of fraudulent shows. What actually awaits the titled Misses after purchasing the prize? And what do children's beauty pageants turn out to be like for young participants?

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Bjoern SteinGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults find themselves trapped in a remote, isolated house during a storm. As they try to survive the elements, they realize they are not alone, and a mysterious, violent threat begins to pick them off one by one. paranoia and fear escalate as they struggle to understand who or what is hunting them.

Critical Reception

Crowned Species received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and lack of originality. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension by a minority of reviewers.

  • Heavily criticized for its predictable plot and weak character development.

  • Often described as an uninspired entry into the home invasion subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Crowned Species is not widely documented with specific summaries available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote location to enhance the sense of isolation for both the characters and the production crew.

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