Tombs
Tombs weaves together the triangular story points of three Oklahoma sisters and their mother who travel to Los Angeles as a part of a relocation program in the 1950s that gave Native Americans the opportunity to become “civilized” by getting jobs in urban centres. When they arrive, they begin to understand that like many east-to-west dreams, the reality is not the new beginning they sought. Abandoned by government policy and in acute poverty, they begin to search for their own, finding home in “the tombs” – the cemented riverways of LA. It is here a young mother is killed, and the lives of her children separate down three very different paths that emerge in 1970s Los Angeles – weaving together one telling, one flood.
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Plot Summary
A group of paranormal investigators ventures into an abandoned asylum, notorious for its dark history. As they delve deeper, they uncover disturbing secrets and confront malevolent forces that test their sanity and their lives. The team must find a way to escape before they become the latest victims of the asylum's haunting legacy.
Critical Reception
Tombs received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and suspense, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded supernatural thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.
- Despite a promising premise, the story fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Tombs are scarce, but those available indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginality and weak storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at a purportedly haunted former mental institution, adding to the atmosphere during production.
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