Fall
Fall

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Fall

2012
Movie
1 min
English

"This 'cinepoem' fulfills my inclination to combine Eastern-inspired poetry with Western-influenced filmmaking and East-meets-West-style royalty-free music." -Joe Pera

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Marcus NispelGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a derelict hospital and are forced to confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets. As the night progresses, they realize they are not alone and a sinister force is at play, turning their psychological torment into a terrifying fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Fall (2012) received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, predictable scares, and uninspired direction. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film derivative of superior horror offerings.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise promises a chilling psychological thriller but ultimately delivers a predictable and uninspired horror flick.

  • Critics found the pacing uneven and the plot difficult to follow, with many questioning the necessity of its twists.

  • The scares are largely ineffective, relying on tired horror tropes rather than genuine suspense or originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's execution, with many finding it forgettable and lacking in genuine scares. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a psychological angle but felt it was poorly realized.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1990 film 'Jacob's Ladder', but the rights issues led to it becoming an original story with similar themes.

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