Her Name Was Torment
Her Name Was Torment

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Her Name Was Torment

2014
Movie
50 min
English

Profoundly scarred and suspected to have committed 27 murders, "Patient 394" takes us deep into her perverted realm of mutilation, suffering and otherworldly guidance.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Jay LeeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in a remote area and seeking refuge in a seemingly abandoned house. However, they soon discover they are not alone and become the prey of a sadistic killer. The film follows their terrifying struggle for survival as they are systematically hunted down.

Critical Reception

Her Name Was Torment received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, excessive gore, and weak character development. While some acknowledged its attempts at atmospheric horror, the consensus leaned towards it being an uninspired entry in the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moments of genuine tension and gore, but criticized for a derivative plot.

  • The film's attempt at horror is often undermined by its predictable narrative and lack of originality.

  • Performances are generally seen as serviceable, but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely reflect a similar sentiment to critics, with many finding the film to be a forgettable horror movie that relies too heavily on shock value without offering much substance.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by independent production company Lee Film Company, known for its low-budget horror features.

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