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Lullaby

2006
Movie
33 min
Norwegian

The homeless boy Falken is living from day to day in Oslo, earning money as a boy prostitute. One night he sends a text message to the four most important women in his life.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users30%
Director: Darren Lynn BousmanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, burdened by her mother's past, is drawn into a dark cult when she begins to experience disturbing visions. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, she must uncover the truth behind her family's connection to the cult before she becomes its next victim.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many criticizing its pacing and predictable twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and unoriginal horror elements.

  • Attempts at psychological horror fall flat due to weak character development and a confusing narrative.

  • While visually gritty, the overall execution fails to deliver genuine scares or emotional impact.

Google audience: Audiences found 'Lullaby' to be a disappointing entry in the horror genre, citing its slow pace and lack of compelling characters as major drawbacks. Many felt the film failed to live up to its potential, ultimately delivering a forgettable experience.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'The Gravedancer'.

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