Deathly Presents
Deathly Presents

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Deathly Presents

2015
Movie
6 min
English

It might drop down your chimney, it might mysteriously fill your stockings, it may even slip itself under your tree, but be sure... this Christmas… EVIL IS BACK.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Toby WilkinsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of young adults ventures into an abandoned Tokyo hotel, notorious for its supernatural occurrences. Armed with cameras and a thirst for viral fame, they aim to capture evidence of the paranormal. However, their exploration quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as they awaken a malevolent entity that traps them within the hotel's decaying walls.

Critical Reception

Deathly Presents received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its reliance on jump scares and found-footage style unoriginal. While some appreciated the atmosphere and occasional tension, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on cheap scares and a derivative found-footage format.

  • Fails to establish a compelling narrative or memorable characters.

  • Offers occasional moments of suspense but is ultimately forgettable.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed with Deathly Presents, citing its unoriginality and lack of genuine scares. Many viewers found the plot tedious and the characters unengaging, leading to a sense of disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real abandoned hotel in Japan, which contributed to its eerie atmosphere, though some crew members reported unsettling experiences during production.

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