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Some neat contemporary aesthetics aside, it is a fairly template and unimaginative take on Lovecraft.
The Void
2016Movie90 minEnglish
In the middle of a routine patrol, officer Daniel Carter happens upon a blood-soaked figure limping down a deserted stretch of road. He rushes the young man to a nearby rural hospital staffed by a skeleton crew, only to discover that patients and personnel are transforming into something inhuman. As the horror intensifies, Carter leads the other survivors on a hellish voyage into the subterranean depths of the hospital in a desperate bid to end the nightmare before it's too late.
Insights
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users72%
Director: Matthew D. Baker•Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot Summary
A mysterious and terrifying entity appears in a remote hospital, turning the staff and patients into a bloodthirsty mob. As the nightmare escalates, a sheriff and a group of survivors must fight to escape the building and the horrors within. The film delves into cosmic dread and body horror as the true nature of the threat is revealed.
Critical Reception
The Void received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its practical effects, intense atmosphere, and nods to classic horror films. While some found the plot derivative, many lauded its commitment to visceral horror and its effective B-movie sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its impressive practical effects and gore.
- Appreciated for its effective atmosphere and suspense.
- Noted for its loving homage to 1980s body horror and cosmic terror.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's successful execution of a throwback horror aesthetic, with many enjoying the practical effects and the suspenseful narrative. Some viewers felt the story was somewhat predictable, but the overall experience was deemed satisfying for fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
The filmmakers aimed to create a film that felt like a lost gem from the late 1970s or early 1980s, heavily inspired by directors like John Carpenter and David Cronenberg.
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My Review
TMDB Reviews
2 reviews
Gimly
"Hello 911? I'd like to report a theft. _The Void_ has stolen the aesthetic from straight out of my brain and personally I feel very attacked."
_Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._