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The Addicted
25 years after a patient in a drug rehab clinic commits suicide, 4 friends decide to spend a night in the abandoned clinic to try and film some of the reported paranormal goings-on. Shortly thereafter, an up and coming TV journalist is persuaded to spend a night in the clinic with 3 of her friends to try and film some of the spooky activity. In the course of one night, they discover the sickening truth about the history of the clinic and have to face the possibility that they might never leave.
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Plot Summary
A group of people wake up in an abandoned institution with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover they are subjects in a deadly experiment where they must fight for their lives against a mysterious force. As their memories slowly return, they realize they are all connected by a dark secret.
Critical Reception
The Addicted received a generally negative reception from critics, who found its plot derivative and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the attempts at suspense, the film was largely criticized for its predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable and uninspired plot.
Lacks strong character development and relies too heavily on jump scares.
Offers little originality in the sci-fi horror genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of engagement with the film's story and a perception of it being forgettable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real abandoned mental institution, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
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