Embodiment of Evil
Embodiment of Evil

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Embodiment of Evil

2008
Movie
94 min
Portuguese

Released from the Mental Health Wing of São Paulo State Penitentiary after forty years, the sadistic undertaker Zé do Caixão is back on the streets, haunted by ghostly visions and spirits of past victims but still set upon the goal that sent him to prison in the first place: finding a woman who can give him the perfect child.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Carlos BrooksGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a hunting trip venture into a remote and supposedly abandoned town. Upon arrival, they discover the town is not as empty as they believed, and they soon find themselves targeted by a deranged and murderous cult. As they fight for survival, they uncover dark secrets about the town's past and the terrifying nature of its inhabitants.

Critical Reception

Embodiment of Evil received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gore over suspense. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the horror elements while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting and occasional gruesome moments.

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Often described as a competently made but ultimately uninspired horror film.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Exit Humanity' before being renamed 'Embodiment of Evil' for its release.

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