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Amber's Haunt

2015
Movie
50 min
English

Billie visits her parents old stripclub business, only to be confronted by a powerful entity that threatens to engulf and destroy her..

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Ethan TaylorGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends exploring an abandoned asylum known as 'Amber's Haunt' get more than they bargained for when they become trapped inside. As strange occurrences escalate, they realize they are not alone and that the asylum's dark past is coming back to haunt them. They must uncover the truth behind the legend of Amber before they become permanent residents.

Critical Reception

Amber's Haunt received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who generally found its plot predictable and its scares unoriginal. Audiences were slightly more forgiving, appreciating its atmospheric tension despite the familiar tropes. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric build-up and occasional jump scares.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be a standard haunted asylum horror film that doesn't break new ground.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, albeit generic, horror flick. Many appreciated the spooky atmosphere and the effort to create suspense. However, a common complaint was the lack of originality and a predictable ending.

Fun Fact

The asylum used for filming was a real, abandoned location with a local reputation for being haunted, adding to the unsettling atmosphere on set.

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