It Burns!
It Burns!

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It Burns!

2002
Movie
81 min
Swedish

Two girls think that maybe they burned down an old house in the forest, when they secretly went to smoke a cigarette, but what does the burned house have to do with a madman named Reine and a dragon? Maybe there is more to this mystery than the girls know.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip stumble upon an ancient curse that causes them to spontaneously combust. As the fiery deaths mount, they must find a way to break the curse before they are all reduced to ashes.

Critical Reception

It Burns! was largely overlooked upon its release, receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics who found its premise amusing but its execution lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its campy horror-comedy elements and others criticizing its low production values and underdeveloped plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central conceit of spontaneous combustion is darkly humorous.

  • Lacks the polish and narrative coherence for a lasting impact.

  • Relies heavily on gore and cheap scares.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this title, with many commenting on the film's obscure nature and limited availability. Those who have seen it often cite its unintentional humor as a saving grace, though many also point to poor acting and a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The film's production was plagued by numerous setbacks, including a limited budget that necessitated the use of unconventional special effects, many of which were reportedly created using household materials.

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