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High Grounds
A recent medical school graduate, Emil Petrescu leaves Romania to take over a retiring doctor's medical practice in the Belgian countryside. During the winter, a meteorite disintegrates in the sky, a phenomenon that will leave an old man mute. The young doctor is called to his aid.
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Plot Summary
A retired U.S. Army sniper living in isolation in the mountains must protect a young woman who has escaped from a cult. Pursued by relentless cult members, he uses his deadly skills to ensure their survival.
Critical Reception
High Grounds received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Reviewers praised Stephen Lang's performance and the film's tension-filled sequences, while some found the plot predictable and the horror elements occasionally formulaic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action sequences and Stephen Lang's commanding presence.
Noted for creating a palpable sense of dread and suspense.
Criticized by some for relying on familiar thriller tropes.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful atmosphere and action, with many highlighting Stephen Lang's strong performance. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable but still considered it an entertaining thriller.
Fun Fact
The film was originally developed as a sequel to the 2016 horror film 'Don't Breathe', with Stephen Lang reprising his role as 'The Blind Man', but was eventually reworked into a standalone story titled 'High Grounds'.
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