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The Cemetery
Deep in the Pennsylvania hills, a cemetery for those who died during exorcism remains a dark secret for the church. In 1671, hundreds of men, women, and children suffered in bloody, torturous rituals at the hands of priests unable to contain the evil of the possessed. Were these possessions real, or is the story a hoax to cover up the sins of the deranged priests thirsty for human blood? Bill and his team of cynical paranormal investigators plan to find out the truth. Armed with the church's historical record, they set out into the wilderness to uncover this series of forgotten atrocities. Alternately gut-punching hilarious and brutally violent, The Cemetery takes the best elements of the old-school slasher film and pushes them to the edge.
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Plot Summary
Five college students on a road trip to Las Vegas take a detour through a seemingly abandoned small town in rural Arizona. They soon discover that the town is not abandoned, but rather populated by a group of deranged individuals who have a sinister plan for their new visitors. As the students try to escape, they uncover the dark history of the town and its horrifying secrets.
Critical Reception
The Cemetery received a largely negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and low-budget feel. Audience scores were also generally unimpressive, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies on tired horror tropes.
The low production value detracts significantly from any potential scares.
Pacing issues and weak character development make it a struggle to watch.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's uninspired storyline and poor execution, with many finding it to be a waste of time.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in rural Arizona, utilizing a town that was largely deserted at the time of filming to enhance its desolate atmosphere.
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