Waking
Ben is about to turn 30 and on his way to what everyone else tells him is a great life. He’s been with his girlfriend Amy for 6 years and is about to propose, and looks to be in line to take over her father’s practice. But a chance meeting with a mysterious and beautiful woman named Nadia changes everything, as Ben and Nadia begin to connect when they fall asleep, going on journeys through their memories together. As they begin to realize they’ve been meeting in their dreams since they were children, Ben must choose between the perfect life on paper, or the girl of his dreams.
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Plot Summary
A group of students awaken in an abandoned asylum with no memory of how they arrived. As they try to piece together their past and escape, they uncover a dark secret about the institution and realize they might not be alone. Their desperate struggle for survival becomes a terrifying descent into madness and horror.
Critical Reception
Waking received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and low-budget execution. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the attempt at a suspenseful thriller while others found it uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak script and poor pacing, failing to build genuine suspense.
- Performances are largely unconvincing, contributing to the lack of engagement.
- Despite a potentially interesting premise, the execution falls flat, offering little originality.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Waking (2013)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on that platform.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly shot on a very limited budget, which is often cited as a reason for its raw aesthetic and less polished production values.
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