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The Tractate Middoth
The chilling story of Dr Rant, whose wicked streak continues from beyond the grave. Based on the festive ghost story by MR James. When a relative comes to find a particular book at the university library, young student Garrett is drawn into a family feud over a will and its legacy - with terrifying consequences.
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Plot Summary
A rare occult book, 'The Tractate Middoth', falls into the hands of a desperate young man seeking to contact his deceased girlfriend. As he delves into the forbidden text, he inadvertently unleashes a terrifying entity tied to the book's dark history. The man finds himself in a race against time to survive the supernatural forces he has awakened and prevent the entity from claiming more souls.
Critical Reception
The Tractate Middoth received a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its atmospheric horror and unique premise rooted in Jewish mysticism. While some critics noted its low budget and occasionally uneven pacing, the film was lauded for its creative visual style and effective scares, establishing it as a noteworthy independent horror film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise and atmospheric horror.
Lauded for its effective scares despite a low budget.
Noted for its visually creative approach to occult themes.
Google audience: Audience reception data for The Tractate Middoth on Google is not readily available or widely published.
Fun Fact
The film draws heavily on the actual medieval Jewish text of the same name, which is a collection of funeral prayers and a commentary on the Mishnah.
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