Nausea
Nausea

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Nausea

2015
Movie
116 min
Turkish

Ahmet, who had recently lost his wife and little daughter in a traffic accident while he was away with his lover, is a prominent person dealing with "head work". As someone who does not care for anybody and does not knuckle under anything, he moves on quite unaffected. Yet some things start to change in himself and his life without any apparent reason.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Leandro A. PalaciosGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote town plagued by a mysterious epidemic that causes extreme nausea and hallucinations, a young woman named Clara struggles to survive and protect her younger brother. As the situation deteriorates and the lines between reality and delusion blur, Clara must confront the horrifying truth behind the outbreak before it consumes them all.

Critical Reception

Nausea received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and disturbing imagery, while some found its plot somewhat derivative of other survival horror films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing to be uneven.

  • The film's visual style and disturbing themes were noted as highlights.

Google audience: Audience reception for Nausea is generally positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's ability to create a sense of dread and psychological unease. Some found the ending to be particularly impactful, while others wished for more clarity in the plot resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a small, isolated town in Argentina to enhance its claustrophobic and eerie atmosphere.

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