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Sacred Ground
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
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Plot Summary
A troubled teenager is sent to a remote family ranch to live with his estranged grandfather. He soon discovers the ranch is surrounded by an unsettling history and a sinister presence that begins to torment him. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, he must confront the dark secrets of the land and his family to survive.
Critical Reception
Sacred Ground received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its horror elements underdeveloped and its plot predictable. While some acknowledged the atmospheric setting, the film was largely criticized for its pacing and lack of genuine scares, ultimately failing to make a significant impact.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its potentially eerie atmosphere and isolated setting.
Criticized for a slow pace and underdeveloped supernatural elements.
Noted for its predictable plot and lack of significant horror impact.
Google audience: Audience reception for Sacred Ground is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Despite its horror leanings, 'Sacred Ground' also touches upon themes of adolescent rebellion and familial estrangement, aiming for a blend of genres that ultimately proved divisive among audiences and critics.
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