Pelts
Jake Feldman is a furrier struggling to build a business while being tormented by his obsession with a stripper. When a sadistic backwoods trapper kills a strange group of pet raccoons, Jake knows their luxurious hides could make a coat that will change his fortunes forever. Only these are no ordinary pelts: the cursed furs will wreak vengeance on anyone who touches them.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a remote, dilapidated cabin in the woods from his estranged grandfather. Upon arriving, he discovers that the cabin is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a trapper who was brutally murdered there decades ago. The spirit is tied to a cursed, mystical buckskin coat, and it begins to torment the inheritor and his friends, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination as they fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Pelts is a low-budget horror film that received a limited release and generally unfavorable reviews. It is often criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and weak special effects, though some elements like the atmospheric setting and a few tense moments have been noted by a few.
What Reviewers Say
- Often described as a generic and unoriginal horror flick.
- Criticized for its slow pacing and lack of genuine scares.
- Some appreciated the isolated, eerie atmosphere despite its flaws.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its rugged natural landscapes to create the isolated and ominous atmosphere.
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