Gothkill
Gothkill

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Gothkill

2009
Movie
75 min
English

An inquisitor tries to stop his superiors from burning innocent people at the stake but is burned for his "treason". He curses god and makes a pact with the devil. Now in modern times he must kill to fulfill his pact. Can a group of goths survive?

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users40%
Director: Peter V. NewmanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers attending a remote goth music festival find themselves terrorized by a shadowy cult determined to claim their souls. As the weekend progresses, the lines between reality and hallucination blur, and the festival-goers must fight for survival against an ancient evil lurking in the woods.

Critical Reception

Gothkill received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its atmospheric visuals and occasional moments of gore, the majority found the film to be an uninspired entry into the horror genre, failing to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's reliance on tired horror tropes to be its biggest downfall.

  • The performances were generally considered uninspired, with little chemistry among the young cast.

  • While visually dark and moody, the plot was too thin to sustain interest.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Gothkill were largely negative, with many viewers citing a predictable storyline and weak acting as major drawbacks. Some appreciated the gothic atmosphere and gore, but the overall sentiment is that the film failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Peter V. Newman, originally envisioned 'Gothkill' as a short film but expanded it into a feature due to positive early feedback on the concept.

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