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Deep Night
A depressed writer of horror comics finds a strange artifact, a small pyramid, while cleaning up a bar. The pyramid is a sort of puzzle and once opened it spawns evil, invisible entities which silently haunts the protagonist by possessing objects in the house during the night, while he is asleep. The paranormal manifestations become more and more invasive and frequent...what's the secret behind them and the pyramid? Our hero will discover it, but he will pay a very high price for it also.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a remote, gothic mansion and soon discovers that she is not alone. Strange occurrences and unsettling visions plague her as she uncovers a dark family secret connected to the house's sinister past. She must confront the terrifying entity that haunts the estate before it consumes her as well.
Critical Reception
Deep Night received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the atmospheric potential, the film ultimately failed to deliver a compelling horror experience, leading to a lukewarm response from audiences as well.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at gothic atmosphere, but criticized for a formulaic and underdeveloped plot.
Performances were considered adequate, but failed to elevate the material.
The film struggled to create genuine suspense or scares, relying on tired horror tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and weak narrative. Some viewers found the premise interesting but felt the execution was lacking.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1991, some sources list 'Deep Night' as having a limited release or direct-to-video status, contributing to its relative obscurity.
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