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Crowman

2016Movie16 minEnglish

A dark rite of passage set in rural Scotland.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Nick MurphyGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a desolate, wintry landscape, a young woman named Anya is haunted by increasingly terrifying visions and unsettling dreams. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront a shadowy entity that seems to be tied to her past. The film explores themes of isolation, psychological trauma, and the struggle against internal demons.

Critical Reception

Crowman received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at its atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's performance. Some critics found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat convoluted, while others appreciated its unsettling mood and psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and strong lead performance.
  • Criticized for an occasionally slow pace and an ambiguous narrative.
  • Effectively builds psychological dread and unease.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark and moody atmosphere, with many highlighting Anya Taylor-Joy's compelling performance. However, some viewers found the plot difficult to follow at times, and the ambiguous ending left some unsatisfied.

Fun Fact

The film's stark, icy setting was a deliberate choice to enhance the feeling of isolation and psychological coldness experienced by the protagonist.

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