Voice from the Stone

Set in the 1950s, this psychological thriller follows a nurse named Verena who travels to a remote castle in Tuscany to aid a young boy named Jacopo. Jacopo has fallen into silence since the death of his mother and communicates only through a wall in the castle. Verena, a believer in the power of the mind, attempts to unlock the boy's secrets and break his silence, but soon finds herself drawn into the castle's dark past and a dangerous supernatural presence.

Voice from the Stone received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a slow-paced and atmospheric horror that failed to deliver on its potential. While some praised Emilia Clarke's performance and the film's gothic aesthetic, many felt the plot was underdeveloped and predictable, with a lack of genuine scares or emotional depth.

• Emilia Clarke delivers a committed performance that anchors the film.

• The film boasts a visually appealing gothic atmosphere and setting.

• Critics found the pacing too slow and the plot predictable, ultimately failing to deliver effective scares or compelling storytelling.

Google audience: Google users seemed divided, with some appreciating the eerie atmosphere and Emilia Clarke's acting, while others found the story to be slow and ultimately disappointing.

The film is based on the 1938 Italian novel 'La voce nella pietra' by Silvio Donati.