After Effect
After Effect

After Effect

2012Movie95 minEnglish

College students sign up for what seems a simple paid research study, they soon realize their lives are in danger. Unfortunately they've unknowingly volunteered their bodies as human collateral in an ongoing U.S. Military experiment.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Ivan MininGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to spend their vacation in an abandoned sanatorium, rumored to be haunted. As strange events begin to occur, they realize they are not alone and that a sinister force is at play. They must uncover the dark history of the sanatorium to survive the night.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and weak execution. However, some viewers appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and jump scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar horror tropes and a slow burn that doesn't quite pay off.
  • Relies heavily on jump scares and a suspenseful atmosphere that's occasionally effective.
  • The plot struggles to maintain momentum and suffers from underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with some viewers finding it a passable low-budget horror film while others found it forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in an actual abandoned sanatorium in Russia, adding to its raw and eerie atmosphere.

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