Vindictive
Vindictive

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Vindictive

2023
Movie
119 min
English

Neeka will do anything to have what her best friend, Dana, has, even if it means manipulating Dana's abusive husband to join a deadly plot. Not everything goes as planned, causing Dana to do the unthinkable.

Insights

IMDb2.7/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip stop at an abandoned house, only to discover it's inhabited by a vengeful spirit. They find themselves trapped and targeted by the entity, forcing them to fight for their survival. The spirit's rage is tied to a tragic past event that occurred within the house.

Critical Reception

Vindictive received largely negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired horror elements. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the jump scares while others found the overall execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • The pacing and character development are often criticized.

  • While featuring some jump scares, it fails to deliver sustained tension or a compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Vindictive are scarce, but those available suggest a film that offers minimal scares and fails to engage viewers with its weak storyline and unmemorable characters.

Fun Fact

Director Jared Cohn is known for his prolific work in the low-budget horror and thriller genre, often producing multiple films per year.

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