Balcony
Balcony

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Balcony

2013
Movie
20 min
Albanian

Jeton, a 10-year-old boy is sitting on the edge of a balcony on the 4th floor. Neighbours and passers-by, terrified by this situation, call the police and firefighters for help. But the situation quickly becomes unmanageable.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Toby RussellGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a weekend getaway find themselves terrorized by a sinister presence after a terrifying discovery on their apartment balcony. As the night unfolds, they are trapped and hunted, forced to confront their deepest fears and fight for survival against an unseen evil.

Critical Reception

Balcony received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempts at suspense but ultimately finding the film lacking in depth and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver on its promising premise.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares with little substance.

  • Lacks character development and a cohesive narrative.

Google audience: Google users reviews are largely absent or indicate a low level of engagement with the film. Those that are present tend to echo critical sentiments about the film's weaknesses.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the production taking place in a single apartment building to keep costs down.

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