Forgotten
During their childhood, Hanna and Clarissa were best friends. They spent every vacation together in an old summer house on a small island. Shortly after Hanna’s 9th birthday, they suddenly lost touch and only meet again unexpectedly 25 years later. Hanna is now married, has a seven-year-old daughter and is the chief resident physician at the hospital where she reunites with Clarissa. Her old friend has been brought to the hospital ER for overdosing on sleeping pills. The two women pick up their friendship where they left off and spontaneously decide to spend a few days on the island, just like in the old days. When Hanna learns that Maria, a playmate of hers from the island’s village, disappeared as a child and was never seen or heard from again, she begins to search in the past. Something horrible must have happened on the island and they must have been involved.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip discover a hidden, forgotten cabin in the woods. As they explore its eerie contents, they awaken a malevolent presence tied to the cabin's dark past. They soon find themselves trapped, fighting for survival against an unseen force that hunts them one by one.
Critical Reception
Forgotten received largely negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and weak execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempts at atmosphere but ultimately finding the film uninspired and predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Fails to offer any novel scares or compelling narrative.
- Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.
- The low budget is evident in the production quality.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Forgotten are scarce, but those available often cite the film's lack of originality and poor pacing as significant drawbacks. Some viewers found it a passable, low-budget horror flick, while others felt it was a waste of time.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, contributing to its raw, unpolished aesthetic and limited special effects.
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