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Entrance
12-year-old Anthony’s secondary school place allocation result is a grave disappointment. Determined to overturn this less-than-perfect destiny, his mother takes him “door-knocking” at her top choice of secondary school. Unfortunately, Anthony forgets to bring a crucial document and fails to complete the entrance exam paper. During a bathroom break, he obtains the answers to the problem by chance. Driven by desperation, he seeks an opportunity to retrieve and complete his exam paper.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sarah, inherits a secluded farmhouse from her estranged grandmother. Upon arrival, she discovers a series of unsettling clues and disturbing occurrences that suggest a dark secret lies hidden within the property. As she delves deeper into the house's history, Sarah uncovers a terrifying ritualistic past that threatens to consume her.
Critical Reception
Entrance received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares over genuine suspense. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the performance of its lead actress.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes.
Lacks originality in its storytelling and scares.
Features a competent lead performance that tries to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Entrance are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the genre that fails to offer much beyond predictable scares.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, reportedly haunted, farmhouse in rural England, with the cast and crew experiencing several unexplained phenomena during production.
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