Hanging About
Hanging About

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Hanging About

1978
Movie
8 min
English

A look at a situation that leads to a bad end. Carol Jerrems' only known extant fiml.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jim SharmanGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman moves to a remote country house to care for her ailing aunt and discovers the house holds dark secrets. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a disturbing past involving a mysterious cult and unexplained disappearances, leading her to question her own sanity and safety.

Critical Reception

Hanging About received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with many critics finding its pacing slow and its plot predictable. Some praised its atmospheric tension and visual style, but overall, it failed to make a significant impact on audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Gothic visuals.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and underdeveloped plot.

  • Performance of the lead actress was noted, but couldn't save the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hanging About are scarce, but those available tend to echo critical sentiments, with some appreciating the mood while others found the story lacking in coherence and impact.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote part of the English countryside, and some of the eerie sounds used in the final cut were reportedly recorded on-site to enhance the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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