Anger, Also Known As Sheol
Anger, Also Known As Sheol

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Anger, Also Known As Sheol

2019
Movie
130 min
Spanish

A woman who escapes an overwhelming reality into a world of nightmares, by eating the forbidden fruit of Paradise's Tree of Eternal Life; a very frustrated man, both in his professional and love life, whose serial killer dreams may become a reality; and an autobiographical documentary on the director's healing process of a terminal cancer. A film divided in three chapters: heaven, hell and the world.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jens DahlGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a remote camping trip, seeking to escape their troubled lives. However, their idyllic getaway quickly descends into a nightmare when they discover they are not alone in the wilderness. Mysterious and terrifying events begin to unfold, testing their bonds and their will to survive as an unseen force closes in.

Critical Reception

Anger, Also Known As Sheol, received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling tone, while others found its plot predictable and lacking in originality. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others criticizing its slow pacing and unsatisfying conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that fails to deliver significant scares.

  • Some viewers found the psychological elements engaging, while others were left disappointed.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Anger, Also Known As Sheol are scarce, with limited publicly available data. However, the few available indicate a divided response, with some appreciating the dark, unsettling themes and others finding the film to be underdeveloped and lacking in impact.

Fun Fact

The film's original title, 'Sheol,' refers to a concept in ancient Hebrew belief representing the underworld or the grave, hinting at the film's dark themes.

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