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Journalist Henry Gasparyan shoots and publishes scandalous materials about the city's oligarchs. During the filming of another scandalous material about oligarch Gabriel Sedrakyan, two bodyguards approach him and kidnap. Henry's friends Arsen and Felix find out (using the geolocation of Henry's phone) that he is being taken to the forest. So Arsen and Felix go into the forest to rescue their friend and find out who is behind the kidnapping. In the forest, Arsen and Felix get into various dangerous situations, meet strange people, try to understand where Henry is kept. These adventures eventually take them to a destination they never imagined of.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends decides to livestream their attempts to debunk paranormal occurrences in an abandoned asylum. As they delve deeper into the facility, they encounter increasingly terrifying phenomena that suggest they are not alone. The situation quickly escalates from a prank to a fight for survival as the spirits within the asylum turn hostile.
Critical Reception
Live Stream received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, particularly for fans of found-footage horror.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable storyline common in the found-footage horror subgenre.
Some viewers found the atmosphere and scares to be effective, while others felt it relied too heavily on clichés.
The acting is often described as inconsistent, with some performances standing out more than others.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a similar sentiment to critical reception, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre. Some appreciated the low-budget scares, while others were disappointed by the lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, utilizing practical effects and a small, dedicated crew to achieve its unsettling atmosphere.
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