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Paranormal Factory

2018
Movie
15 min
French

David and Clément, two young ghost hunters, invite one of their fans to investigate with them in the village of Baume, live from their YouTube page. Eléonore, a passionate young woman, follows them on an extraordinary adventure that borders on the border between reality and fantasy. But not everything will go as planned, their meeting with George, the village elder, will reveal a heavy secret that will change their lives forever.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Scott StewartGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends breaks into an abandoned factory rumored to be haunted, seeking thrills and paranormal encounters. As they delve deeper into the decaying structure, they uncover a dark history and awaken a malevolent presence that begins to stalk them one by one. Their attempts to escape turn into a desperate fight for survival against the unseen forces within.

Critical Reception

Paranormal Factory received mixed to negative reviews, largely criticized for its predictable plot and derivative scares. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and dedicated cast, many found it failed to deliver original horror elements, often relying on common found-footage tropes without adding anything new.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and a familiar haunted location premise.

  • The found-footage style, while common, is executed with little innovation.

  • Performances are earnest but can't elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in an actual abandoned industrial building, contributing to its gritty atmosphere.

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