Evangeline
Evangeline (Kat de Lieva) has left her sheltered upbringing to reinvent herself in college. As she begins to break out of her shell, she attracts the attention of a sociopathic fraternity leader (Richard Harmon) and his two cohorts. “Beaten and left for dead, Evangeline finds herself trapped in a supernatural nightmare, where she is caught between salvation and vengeance. But to save herself, Evangeline discovers she must make the most horrifying choice of all…
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Plot Summary
A young couple, Anne and Jake, are on a road trip when their car breaks down near a mysterious, abandoned estate. Seeking help, they enter the dilapidated mansion only to become trapped within its walls. They soon discover that the estate is haunted by the spirit of Evangeline, a woman who met a tragic end there, and her restless soul is not willing to let them leave.
Critical Reception
Evangeline received a mixed to negative reception, with many critics pointing to its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. While some praised the atmospheric horror elements and Rutger Hauer's performance, the film was largely seen as failing to deliver on its potential, often criticized for its convoluted narrative and predictable scares.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a disjointed narrative and pacing issues.
- Rutger Hauer's presence is a highlight, but not enough to save the film.
- Attempts at atmospheric horror are hampered by predictable plot devices.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of engagement with the story and a disappointment with the overall execution of the horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real, reportedly haunted, estate in British Columbia, Canada.
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