Demning
Demning

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Demning

2015
Movie
73 min
Norwegian

Two young men, J and Jo, just had a one night stand. The following day they go for a hike in the mountains. J is brimming with unresolved self hatred. Jo desperately wants to be loved. Their trip soon becomes a psychological battle of wills that can only find release in an act of violence.norg

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: E. L. KatzGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

When a suburban couple discovers their new home is haunted by a bloodthirsty, demonic entity, they must band together with a paranormal investigator and a priest to fight for their lives. The entity, which feeds on fear, escalates its attacks as the couple's own anxieties and marital problems become fuel for its escalating horrors.

Critical Reception

Demning was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its effective blend of scares and dark humor, along with strong performances, particularly from Katharine Isabelle. While some critics noted that the plot occasionally treads familiar territory within the haunted house subgenre, the film was largely commended for its energetic pacing and inventive creature effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique combination of horror and comedy.

  • Katharine Isabelle's performance is a standout.

  • Effective scares and creature design elevate the familiar premise.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's comedic elements mixed with genuine scares, finding it a fun and entertaining horror movie. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger, but overall, it was considered a solid entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

Director E. L. Katz initially envisioned the film as a more straightforward horror story, but decided to incorporate comedic elements to make the characters and their plight more relatable and engaging.

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