The Devil's Chair
The Devil's Chair

The Devil's Chair

2007Movie91 minEnglish

With a pocketful of drugs, Nick West takes out his girlfriend Sammy, for a shag and a good time. When they explore an abandoned asylum, the discovery of a bizarre device - a cross between an electric chair and sadistic fetish machine - transforms drugged-out bliss into agony and despair

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Kelvin KirkGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip in the Nevada desert stumble upon an abandoned, dilapidated shack. Inside, they discover an old wooden chair with a dark and sinister legend attached to it - that it is a portal to hell. As they dare each other to sit in the chair, they unwittingly unleash a malevolent force that begins to torment and possess them, leading to a terrifying struggle for survival against supernatural evil.

Critical Reception

The Devil's Chair is a low-budget independent horror film that received largely negative reviews from critics, who cited its derivative plot, weak performances, and uninspired direction. Audiences also expressed disappointment with its predictable scares and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its unoriginality and reliance on tired horror tropes.
  • Criticized for poor acting and a predictable storyline.
  • Often described as a forgettable entry in the found-footage/possession subgenre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, contributing to its raw, independent feel and also its often criticized production values.

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The film starts out strong, with an unlikeable protagonist, good practical gore effects, and some really terrible computer animated effects, but it tends to drag here and there, with the lead character finally breaking the fourth wall. Much...