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Black Magic
Black Magic is a traumedy that follows Alicia, a Black screenwriter, as she navigates her new staff writer position on a network drama. When she realizes that she’s nothing more than a fellowship diversity hire, Alicia tries to prove her worth to a room that must write in a "diverse" character to save their show. The character quickly devolves into little more than a trope, forcing Alicia to either compromise her hard-earned dream job or play nice with her colleagues and compromise herself. When she chooses the latter, she unwittingly embodies the character they’ve created.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends accidentally unleashes a dark entity through a ritual, plunging them into a terrifying struggle for survival against supernatural forces. As the entity's power grows, they must find a way to contain it before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
As 'Black Magic' is a 2023 release, critical reception and audience scores are still emerging. Early indicators suggest a polarizing response, with some praising its atmospheric tension and visual effects, while others found the plot predictable and character development lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually striking horror sequences and unsettling atmosphere.
Criticized for a familiar narrative structure and underdeveloped characters.
Seen by some as a decent entry into the supernatural horror genre, despite its flaws.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Black Magic' are starting to appear. Some viewers found the film genuinely frightening with effective jump scares, while others expressed disappointment in the story's originality and the protagonists' motivations.
Fun Fact
The production reportedly faced challenges with special effects on a limited budget, leading to innovative practical effects being employed to create the entity's appearances.
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