Horns
Horns

Horns

2013Movie120 minEnglish

In the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users62%
Director: Alexandre AjaGenres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

Ig Perrish is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Merrin. While grieving and ostracized by his town, he discovers that he has grown a pair of horns. These horns have supernatural abilities, causing people to confess their deepest sins and desires. Ig uses this newfound power to investigate Merrin's murder and find the real killer, all while grappling with his own transformation and the implications of his demonic appearance.

Critical Reception

Horns received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at Daniel Radcliffe's performance and the film's unique premise. However, many critics found the plot convoluted and the tone uneven, struggling to balance its dark fantasy elements with its thriller and romance aspects. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its originality and others finding it disappointing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative premise and Daniel Radcliffe's committed performance.
  • Criticized for an overly convoluted plot and inconsistent tone.
  • Seen as a visually interesting but ultimately flawed attempt at blending genres.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a visually interesting and unique concept, with many appreciating Daniel Radcliffe's performance. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was too messy and the narrative didn't quite come together as effectively as it could have.

Fun Fact

The idea for the film came from Joe Hill, Stephen King's son, who wrote the novel "Horns" on which the movie is based.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Humans are fallen angels with shameful secrets_** A young man in a mountain town outside Seattle (Daniel Radcliffe) is accused of murdering his beloved girlfriend (Juno Temple). As he maintains his innocence, he seeks to find the trut...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. Trigger warning: rape and murder. It's in the premise, but certain information sources hide some things more than others. Some movies are hurt by trying to be too many things...
furious_iz

furious_iz

I was looking forward to this film going into it, based on a highly entertaining book, but ultimately it was just okay. Well shot and directed, Daniel Radcliffe is the best thing about it, but it lacked the punch and dark humour of the n...
Reno

Reno

> Expected a very little, but delivered very hugely. The first word I said after the watch was 'unbelievable'. That means the movie is not bad, but how come I missed it for this long. This is the best dark-fantasy movie I have seen recen...