Burrowing
Burrowing

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Burrowing

2009
Movie
76 min
Swedish

An eleven-year-old boy observes his neighborhood as its surface orderliness rots away.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Josh Van HornGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends venture into a notorious abandoned mine, seeking thrills and adventure. As they delve deeper, they uncover a terrifying secret that has been buried for years. Trapped and hunted by an unseen force, their survival hinges on escaping the darkness that now surrounds them.

Critical Reception

Burrowing received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film unoriginal and lacking in suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares with little substance.

  • Lacks originality and fails to build genuine suspense.

  • Underdeveloped characters make it hard to invest in their plight.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Burrowing, but available comments often point to its low production value and derivative nature, with few positive remarks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew being amateur filmmakers and friends of the director.

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