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That Hideous Place
On the war-torn fields of 1917 France a young American soldier from small town Utah finds himself trapped in a muddy and dark shell hole, forced to spend the night with a haunting dead body.
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Plot Summary
When a group of paranormal investigators visits an abandoned asylum, they uncover a dark secret about its tragic past. As they delve deeper into the asylum's history, they awaken an ancient evil that begins to hunt them one by one. They must race against time to find a way to escape before they become the asylum's next victims.
Critical Reception
That Hideous Place has received mixed to positive reviews. Critics have praised its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, while some have noted predictable plot elements. Audiences have generally responded well to the film's suspenseful narrative and practical effects.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective suspense.
Noted for strong performances from the lead cast.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other horror films.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's frightening moments and engaging storyline, with many highlighting the convincing special effects and the palpable sense of dread. A common point of praise was the film's ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
The asylum used for filming, Blackwood Asylum, was a real, long-abandoned psychiatric hospital with a documented history of patient mistreatment.
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