Periscópio
Periscópio

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Periscópio

2015
Movie
85 min
Portuguese

Élvio and Eric live alone in a small apartment without talking to anyone else. The relationship between the two deteriorates until one day, mysteriously, a periscope appears in the room.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users37%
Director: Travis Cluff, Chris LofingGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers discover a mysterious periscope in the woods that allows them to see into the future. Initially using it for fun and personal gain, they soon realize that their visions come with a terrifying price, leading to a desperate fight for survival as dark forces begin to hunt them.

Critical Reception

Periscope, also known as The Gallows, received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, shaky cam cinematography, and reliance on jump scares. Audiences were also divided, with some finding it a cheap thrill and others dismissing it as unoriginal and tedious.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and found-footage clichés.

  • Lacks originality and features a predictable, drawn-out plot.

  • The performances are often wooden, and the horror elements fall flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews often point to the film's lack of scares and repetitive nature as major drawbacks. Many felt the found-footage style was overused and that the story failed to offer anything new to the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing, which gained traction online before being developed into a feature-length movie.

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