Creeling
Creeling

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Creeling

2017
Movie
15 min
English

A teenage girl from a small Highland community has a crush on a local lobster fisherman and persuades him to take her out for the day.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users65%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman returns to her isolated childhood home after her estranged father's death, only to uncover a dark family secret that threatens her sanity. As she delves deeper into the past, the house seems to hold secrets of its own, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Creeling received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a compelling psychological thriller and others deeming it slow-paced and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Criticized for a narrative that becomes too predictable and lacks genuine surprises.

  • The film's attempt at psychological horror is commendable but ultimately falls short due to plot weaknesses.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's moody setting and the performance of the lead actress, often citing it as the film's strongest aspect. However, many found the story to be confusing and felt the ending did not provide a satisfying resolution to the mysteries presented.

Fun Fact

The isolated house used for filming was a real, abandoned property with a rumored history of local hauntings, which the cast and crew claimed added to the unsettling atmosphere on set.

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