The Crone
The Crone

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The Crone

2018
Movie
13 min
English

Whilst being chased by dangerous hoodlums, Michael (13) finds shelter in the house of a disturbed old lady.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Josh StifterGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote cabin, a grieving woman haunted by the loss of her husband finds herself increasingly terrified by a malevolent entity. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, she must confront her own psychological demons and the physical manifestations of a dark force threatening to consume her.

Critical Reception

The Crone received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling horror elements, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its commitment to practical effects and its focus on psychological dread over jump scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and creeping dread.

  • Notable for its effective use of practical effects and psychological horror.

  • Criticized by some for a slow build-up and underdeveloped narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available for this independent film.

Fun Fact

Director Josh Stifter also stars in the film and handled many of the technical aspects himself due to the independent nature of the production.

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