Ominous
Ominous

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Ominous

2015
Movie
87 min
English

Michael and Rachel are devastated when their six-year-old son dies in a tragic accident. When a stranger offers to bring the boy back to life, they take the offer. However, the child who returns is not the child they once knew.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: David R. RotoloGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults attending a party in a remote house find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they must uncover the truth behind the killings before they all become victims. The isolated setting and dwindling numbers force them to confront their fears and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Ominous received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot, weak character development, and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged its attempts at creating suspense, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its unoriginality and poor execution.

  • Criticized for predictable scares and lack of engaging characters.

  • Considered a low-budget horror film that fails to deliver thrills.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Ominous' is scarce, but available comments generally reflect disappointment with the film's adherence to horror clichés and a lack of memorable moments.

Fun Fact

Despite its low budget and limited release, the film featured Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in the popular 90s sitcom 'Saved by the Bell'.

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