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As Evil Does

2018
Movie
83 min
English

When a door-to-door Evangelist unknowingly enters the home of an atheist, their deepest fears are confronted and all hell breaks loose.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: B.J. KorbaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a weekend getaway in a remote cabin discover a hidden room containing a disturbing journal. As they delve into its secrets, they awaken an ancient evil presence that begins to systematically torment and pick them off one by one. Their bonds are tested as paranoia and fear take over, forcing them to confront not only the external threat but also their own inner demons to survive the night.

Critical Reception

As Evil Does received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and predictable scares. However, some audience members appreciated its relentless tension and effective atmosphere, finding it a serviceable entry in the cabin-in-the-woods subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to offer anything new to the horror genre with its predictable scares.

  • The acting is serviceable, but the script struggles to create genuine suspense.

  • Atmospheric but ultimately uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a division, with some finding the film a decent spooky watch for a lazy evening, while others criticized its lack of originality and weak storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget in a real, isolated cabin in the Appalachian Mountains, which director B.J. Korba stated contributed to the authentic sense of dread.

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