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**_Short, one-dimensional cabin-in-the-woods flick with padding_** Six youths mysteriously find themselves at a remote cabin with a graveyard nearby. The problem is, some sort of barrier prevents them from leaving the area. Meanwhile the...
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Totem
1999
Movie
68 min
English
Six people find themselves inexplicably transported to a remote cabin that is surrounded by an invisible barrier. In a nearby graveyard, they discover an ancient, carved stone monument that they dub a "totem pole." Soon, they find themselves trapped in a murderous plot by malevolent forces that can control and manipulate their actions with the ultimate goal being to unleash three demonic entities from the monument.
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IMDb4.4/10
Director: David Warkentin•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A former marine, haunted by his past, takes on a dangerous assignment to rescue a kidnapped woman from a remote island. However, he soon discovers that the island is home to a terrifying cult and a deadly ritualistic hunt. He must confront his own demons and the primal forces at play to survive.
Critical Reception
Totem received largely negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and gratuitous violence. While some found the premise intriguing, the execution failed to impress, leading to its limited release and poor reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious concept but criticized for its poor execution.
The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.
Ultimately fails to deliver on its horror and thriller promises.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be a disappointing entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in British Columbia, Canada, with much of the filming taking place in dense forests and remote areas to enhance the atmosphere.
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