Conjoined
Conjoined

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Conjoined

2013
Movie
76 min
English

When a lonely man finds out the love of his life has a conjoined twin, who happens to be a serial killer, he must take drastic measures to keep his love life intact while keeping himself out of big trouble.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: N/A (TV Movie)Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Iris goes to a remote estate to take care of her ailing grandfather, only to discover a dark family secret. Her grandfather kept his twin daughters, who were conjoined at birth, locked away in the attic. As Iris learns more about their tragic past, she becomes increasingly unsettled by their presence and the disturbing history of the family.

Critical Reception

Conjoined was a made-for-television horror film that garnered a mixed to negative reception. While some acknowledged its attempt at a gothic atmosphere and psychological tension, many critics and audiences found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film's exploration of themes like isolation and deformity was often criticized for being heavy-handed or exploitative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted and often nonsensical plot.

  • Despite a chilling premise, the execution fails to deliver genuine scares or emotional depth.

  • The acting performances are generally considered weak, further detracting from the film's impact.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Conjoined' is largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a predictable storyline and a lack of satisfying scares. Many found the horror elements underdeveloped and the overall narrative disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was produced for the Syfy channel, which is known for its wide range of science fiction, fantasy, and horror programming, often featuring lower-budget made-for-television movies.

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