The Broken
The life of a successful radiologist spirals out of control when she sees the spitting image of herself driving down a London street. While attempting to uncover who the imposter could be, she stumbles into a terrifying mystery that her family and closest friends are somehow involved in, leaving her with no one to trust.
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Plot Summary
A radiologist discovers that the surgical device she's using appears to be haunted. The device, which she inherited from her father, begins to cause accidents and deaths, and she must uncover its dark past to stop it. As the occurrences escalate, her own life and the lives of those around her are put in grave danger.
Critical Reception
The Broken received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its premise intriguing but criticized its execution, pacing, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a supernatural horror film and others finding it derivative and lacking in genuine thrills.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric tension and a few genuinely creepy moments.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
- The film struggles to deliver consistent scares, often relying on formulaic horror tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight a decent concept for a supernatural horror, but many found the execution lacking. Common complaints include a slow build-up and an unsatisfying conclusion, though some viewers appreciated the film's dark tone.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Bucharest, Romania, adding to its eerie and isolated atmosphere.
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