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Clinic
Surgeon Alim Sabirov, fearing for the patient’s life, offers his services to Valieva, a protégé of the head of the hospital, who is preparing to defend her dissertation. Due to an unsuccessful operation, the patient dies. But Valieva intends to continue her career in surgery and asks Sabirov to sign a certificate of death, allegedly due to heart failure. The hero does not sign the conclusion and, moreover, begins a decisive fight against the unrest in the hospital.
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Plot Summary
A brilliant but troubled surgeon takes over a failing rural clinic, only to discover that his new patients are not only strange but possibly not even human. He must uncover the dark secrets of the clinic before he becomes its next victim.
Critical Reception
Clinic received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its horror elements underdeveloped and its comedic attempts falling flat. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its B-movie charm while others were put off by its inconsistent tone and predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
Despite a promising premise, the film struggles to balance its horror and comedy elements.
The acting is generally competent, but the script offers little to work with.
The creature effects are dated and unconvincing, detracting from the scares.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Clinic are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some finding it a campy, enjoyable B-movie and others finding it to be a poorly executed horror-comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more serious horror film, but studio interference led to the addition of comedic elements, contributing to its tonal inconsistencies.
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