American Conjuring
American Conjuring

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American Conjuring

2016
Movie
86 min
English

A family move into an abandoned orphanage and they soon learn that their new home has a disturbing history and that they aren't alone…

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Eddie AlcazarGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers find themselves targeted by a malevolent entity after they break into an abandoned asylum. As the supernatural forces intensify, they must uncover the asylum's dark secrets to survive the night. The film explores themes of guilt, fear, and the consequences of disturbing the unknown.

Critical Reception

American Conjuring received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak execution, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was also tepid, with many finding the film to be a generic entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on cliches and predictable scares.

  • Lacks originality and compelling character development.

  • Technical execution is uninspired and detracts from any potential tension.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce for this title, but available comments suggest a lack of engagement and a feeling that the film does not offer anything new to the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film utilizes a found-footage style, a common trope in horror films aiming for a sense of realism and immediacy.

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