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Anguish
A new girl in a quiet town, Tess tries to manage her psychosis while adjusting to her new life with her mom. After stumbling upon the shrine of Lucy, a hit and run victim, Tess finds herself overwhelmed by hallucinations of the dead girl and starts to question her sanity again. When the spirit possesses Tess’s mind and soul, mother and daughter are at a loss for where to turn next for salvation: religion or medicine? Both institutions have failed them to date but faith leads them to the house of Sarah, Lucy’s mother, who has been despondent since the accident. All together with time working against them, Sarah is desperate to believe that Lucy is still alive in Tess but neither parent wants to give up on their daughter. Now that she understands what is happening to her, ultimately Tess must decide whether she wants to keep fighting or succumb to her affliction.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a mysterious house with a dark past. As they attempt to escape, they uncover a terrifying secret that links them all together. They soon realize that the house itself is alive and playing a deadly game with them. Survival depends on unraveling the house's history before it consumes them.
Critical Reception
Anguish received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the attempt at psychological horror, the film was largely criticized for its pacing and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a muddled narrative that fails to engage.
Lacks the suspense and scares expected from a horror thriller.
Performances are uneven, failing to elevate the weak material.
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Fun Fact
Despite featuring veteran actors like Ryan O'Neal and Kevin Sorbo, the film did not garner significant critical attention or awards.
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