The Sickhouse
The Sickhouse

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The Sickhouse

2008
Movie
100 min
English

Terror lurks in the old orphanage, beneath a disused London hospital - a Seventeeth Century malevolence, the Plague Doctor, has returned to complete his evil masterpiece

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Clint ReayGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in the rugged Scottish Highlands, "The Sickhouse" follows a group of young friends on a getaway that quickly turns into a nightmare. After their car breaks down, they seek refuge in an abandoned hunting lodge, only to discover they are not alone. A sinister presence begins to stalk them, turning their idyllic escape into a desperate fight for survival against a relentless and terrifying force.

Critical Reception

The Sickhouse received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and gory set pieces, particularly for an independent horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at creating a tense, isolated atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and reliance on jump scares.

  • Some noted its effective use of practical gore effects.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Sickhouse are scarce, but those available generally reflect the critical sentiment, with many finding it an unremarkable entry in the slasher subgenre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Scottish Highlands, contributing to its remote and unsettling atmosphere.

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