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Seventh Moon
Melissa and Yul, Americans honeymooning in China, come across the exotic 'Hungry Ghost' festival. When night falls, the couple end up in a remote village, and soon realize the legend is all too real. Plunged into an ancient custom they cannot comprehend, the couple must find a way to survive the night of the Seventh Moon.
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Plot Summary
A young couple on a romantic vacation in China finds themselves targeted by a vengeful spirit after disrespecting local customs. As they try to escape, they are pursued through a treacherous landscape, facing increasingly terrifying supernatural encounters. Their survival hinges on understanding and appeasing the ancient evil that haunts them.
Critical Reception
Seventh Moon received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as a poorly executed horror film with a derivative plot, weak performances, and ineffective scares. The film failed to make a significant impact on the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable and uninspired plot.
Performances are generally weak and unconvincing.
The horror elements are neither frightening nor original.
Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce due to the film's low profile, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with its lack of originality and poor execution, failing to deliver on the horror promises.
Fun Fact
Despite its setting in China and featuring Chinese folklore, the film was actually shot in Los Angeles, California.
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