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Abandoned
In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, seeking a new beginning after a traumatic past, moves into an isolated house in the woods. Soon after settling in, she begins to experience unsettling occurrences and strange noises, leading her to believe the house is not as abandoned as it seems. As her paranoia grows, she must uncover the dark secrets of the property before she becomes its next victim.
Critical Reception
Abandoned received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on jump scares. Its low budget was also apparent in its production values.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable and uninspired horror tropes.
Weak acting and character motivations.
Lacks originality and genuine scares.
Google audience: Audience reception for Abandoned is generally poor, with many viewers finding the film to be amateurish and unengaging. Common complaints include a lack of suspense, poor pacing, and an overall uninspired execution of horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a relatively short period due to its low budget, with much of the filming taking place in a single, remote location to minimize production costs.
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