Solstice
Solstice

Solstice

Movie15 minEnglish

A man visits his aging mother at her Malibu estate to ask her to get checked for dementia, only to be met by a disturbing realization.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Daniel MyrickGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends travels to a secluded island community for a weekend getaway. As they arrive, they quickly realize that the island's inhabitants are preparing for a bizarre ritualistic sacrifice to celebrate the summer solstice. The friends become entangled in the dark traditions, facing psychological manipulation and physical danger as they try to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Solstice received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on common horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding the film uninspired and lacking in genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film fails to deliver any originality or genuine thrills.
  • Characters are paper-thin and motivations are confusing.
  • The plot relies heavily on tired horror clichés.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and poor reception. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, finding the movie to be a forgettable and unengaging horror flick.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Wilmington, North Carolina, and utilized several historic homes and coastal areas to create its atmospheric setting.

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