Mirrors
Mirrors

Mirrors

2013Movie8 minEnglish

High and low moments in a couple's life. Official music video for "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users54%
Director: Alexandre AjaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former detective, Ben Carson, takes a job as a night watchman at a burned-out department store. He soon discovers that the store's mirrors are possessed by malevolent spirits that prey on their viewers. As the hauntings escalate, Ben must find a way to stop the evil entity before it consumes him and his family.

Critical Reception

Mirrors received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its derivative plot and excessive gore. However, it found a moderately successful audience, particularly within the horror genre fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and some genuinely frightening sequences.
  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and reliance on jump scares.
  • Considered a forgettable entry in the J-horror remake trend.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with some appreciating the horror elements and visual scares, while others found the story confusing and predictable. Many felt it was too reliant on gore and did not offer enough originality.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2003 South Korean horror film 'Into the Mirror'.

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