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Indecent Snake Forest
A plateau of white birch trees. Sarah, a girl who retains her innocence, is taken by her half-sister Shoji to the villa her parents left her. At first glance, it seems like a simple vacation, but what is Sarah obsessed with?
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Plot Summary
A group of friends ventures into a remote, uncharted forest rumored to be inhabited by a mythical serpent. As they delve deeper, they begin to experience unsettling phenomena and realize they are being hunted. Paranoia sets in as they question whether the danger is supernatural or if one of them is responsible.
Critical Reception
Indecent Snake Forest was met with mixed reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, but criticizing its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were divided, with some enjoying the creature-feature elements and others finding it too slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling suspense.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and weak character development.
The creature effects were considered commendable for the era.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's creepy vibe and suspenseful nature, though many found the story to be somewhat cliché and the resolution unsatisfying. Some viewers enjoyed the unique concept and the execution of the horror elements.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Fantasporto International Film Festival (1988).
Fun Fact
The distinctive hissing sound used for the 'snake' was created by layering recordings of various real snakes and adding electronic distortion.
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