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Fragile
Sonja repairs trains and wagons and has recently been abandoned by her husband. Now she wants to concentrate on her career, which she tells Kenneth, her colleague. New at the work place is the "engine-driver" with an obscure past. Sonja is fascinated with this man and his mysterious façade.
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Plot Summary
A young, ill-fated nurse named Amy takes a job at a decaying, old orphanage in England, hoping for a fresh start. However, she soon discovers that the building is haunted by a malevolent spirit. The children at the orphanage are aware of the spirit's presence and seem to be deliberately tormenting it, leading to a series of increasingly dangerous and terrifying events.
Critical Reception
Fragile received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and effective scares, others found the plot somewhat predictable and the scares relying too heavily on jump scares. The performances, particularly Calista Flockhart's, were generally well-regarded.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective suspense.
Calista Flockhart's performance as the vulnerable nurse was a standout.
Some critics found the plot to be formulaic, relying on predictable horror tropes.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's spooky atmosphere and the central performance, though some found the story to be less original than other supernatural thrillers.
Fun Fact
Director Jaume Balagueró, known for the '[REC]' franchise, co-directed the critically acclaimed Spanish horror film 'Darkness' which also features supernatural elements in a domestic setting.
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