Movie spotlight
Trace
Filmed in Scottish Ballet’s technical workshop during the Covid-19 lockdown, Trace is a short film commissioned for the 2020 Edinburgh International Festival. This touching duet was first performed live by the company at Dance Odysseys, a series of works presented by Scottish Ballet and Gelabert Azzopardi Companyia de Dansa during the 2013 Edinburgh International Festival.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends gathers for a remote getaway, only to find themselves entangled in a series of unsettling events. As paranoia mounts and their bonds are tested, they uncover a dark secret connected to the isolated location they've chosen. They must confront their fears and each other to survive the escalating horror.
Critical Reception
Trace received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on its pacing and narrative cohesion. While some praised its atmospheric tension and chilling moments, others found its plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences generally had a similar response, appreciating the scares but wishing for more depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its competent direction within the horror genre.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this title, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Quebec, Canada, utilizing its often remote and wooded landscapes to enhance the sense of isolation and dread.
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