Shannon Is Strange
Shannon Is Strange

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Shannon Is Strange

2024
Movie
16 min
English

A phone call sends Shannon through a labyrinth on her way to an epic showdown with the elusive Jack. Will she succeed or fail at her quest? What we know for sure is that Shannon Is Strange.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Anya AlmeidaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a secluded, dilapidated ancestral home in rural Ireland after the mysterious death of her estranged grandmother. Upon arrival, she uncovers a dark family secret involving a local legend and a series of unsettling occurrences that suggest the house itself holds a malevolent presence, trapping her within its walls.

Critical Reception

Reviews for 'Shannon Is Strange' have been mixed to positive, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead. Some found the plot predictable, but generally, it's seen as a solid entry into the folk horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visual style.

  • Eleanor Tomlinson's performance is a standout.

  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's spooky ambiance and suspenseful build-up. Many found it to be a visually engaging horror film with a compelling mystery at its core.

Fun Fact

The isolated location used for the ancestral home in the film is an actual 18th-century manor in County Wicklow, Ireland, known for its own local ghost stories.

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