

Daylight
Young lawyer Iris discovers that she has an older, autistic half-brother Ray, who is in prison for the atrocious murder of his neighbour and her five-year-old daughter. When she meets Ray he reminds her a lot of her own son Aron, who also is autistic, and she starts to believe that he is innocent.
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Plot Summary
A group of people find themselves trapped in a haunted asylum after a group of ghost hunters breaks in, seeking proof of the paranormal. As they explore the decaying halls, they uncover a dark secret and become targets of a malevolent entity. The survivors must confront their deepest fears to escape the asylum before they become permanent residents.
Critical Reception
Daylight received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares as major drawbacks. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film to be derivative of other horror films in the subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on tired horror tropes and jump scares.
- Lacks originality and fails to build suspense effectively.
- Character development is minimal, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Daylight are scarce and generally negative, with common criticisms including a predictable storyline and uninspired scares. Many viewers felt the film did not live up to its potential and was a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, reportedly haunted, abandoned asylum in Louisiana.
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