The Gracefield Incident
The Gracefield Incident

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The Gracefield Incident

2017
Movie
95 min
English

On August 16, 2013, the Supreme Court mandated the CIA to declassify files that had been kept secret for the past 75 years. Visual records of documented paranormal events were released to the public. The following incident took place in Gracefield, Quebec.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Mathieu RattheGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man, Matt, mysteriously disappears during a camping trip with his family. He returns days later with no memory of his absence, but strange events and disturbing visions begin to plague him and his loved ones. As his behavior grows increasingly erratic, his wife, Chloe, suspects something extraterrestrial may be involved.

Critical Reception

The Gracefield Incident received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some commending its atmosphere and tension, while others criticized its predictable plot and uninspired execution. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding it a passable but ultimately forgettable entry in the found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt to build suspense and atmosphere.

  • Criticized for leaning heavily on genre tropes without much originality.

  • Some found the found-footage style effective, while others felt it was overused.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews for this specific title.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which is evident in some of its visual effects and production design, but director Mathieu Ratthe aimed to compensate with practical effects and a focus on character-driven fear.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

I actually had a pretty entertaining time watching _The Gracefield Incident_. Though if I'm being honest, 99% of that came from my roommate and I shouting "It's a chicken!" at the screen. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to...