Seance
Seance

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Seance

2024
Movie
7 min
English

A surrealist silent film found on a mysterious VHS tape explores the depths of life, death, and grief as a woman attends a ghoulish funeral.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users72%
Director: Simon BarrettGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Camille Meadows, a young woman, is sent to a prestigious girls' boarding school after her mother's sudden death. Upon arrival, she becomes the target of a group of students who are members of a secret society. These students, who engage in a ritualistic séance, believe Camille is possessed by the spirit of a former student who died under mysterious circumstances. As the situation escalates, Camille must uncover the truth behind the school's dark secrets and the student's death before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Seance received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and Suki Waterhouse's performance, while some found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. The film gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique blend of supernatural horror and psychological thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a somewhat derivative plot and predictable twists.

  • Hailed as a stylish and moody addition to the supernatural horror genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's spooky atmosphere and the performance of Suki Waterhouse. However, some viewers found the story to be a bit slow-paced and not as frightening as expected, with a few expressing that the ending felt slightly anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely at Brooklands College in Surrey, England, adding to its eerie and isolated boarding school setting.

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