The Discarnates
The Discarnates

The Discarnates

1988Movie108 minJapanese

A recently divorced writer is reunited with the ghosts of his parents who died when he was a boy. However, every time he sees them he loses more life energy. Now, he must choose between starting a new life or staying forever in the past.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Robert J. DeBoerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A writer, seeking solitude to overcome his creative block, rents a secluded house and discovers it is inhabited by the spirits of its former residents. As he delves deeper into the house's history, he uncovers a dark mystery surrounding the deaths of the spirits and finds himself increasingly entangled in their unfinished business.

Critical Reception

The Discarnates received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its scares uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its atmosphere while others found it a forgettable entry in the supernatural horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its slow pacing and predictable plot.
  • Praised by some for its attempt at a more atmospheric and psychological horror, though many found it lacking.
  • Considered by many to be an unremarkable and derivative supernatural thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a feature film but was later re-edited and released as a made-for-television movie.

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