The Ravens
The Ravens

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The Ravens

2016
Movie
22 min
English

Told through the eyes of his young daughter, an Australian soldier suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and struggles to return to family life after war.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jens DahlGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young women attend a boarding school where they discover a dark secret involving witchcraft and ritualistic practices. As they delve deeper into the school's sinister past, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens their very lives. The girls must band together to confront the malevolent forces at play before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

The Ravens received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its horror elements underdeveloped. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its predictable narrative and reliance on genre tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its supernatural elements with a coherent storyline.

  • Performances are adequate, but cannot salvage a weak script.

  • Lacks the scares and originality expected from a modern horror film.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Ravens is largely unavailable or uncollated through public platforms like Google Reviews, making it difficult to ascertain specific user sentiments regarding its plot, acting, or horror effectiveness.

Fun Fact

The film was part of the 'Horror D'Or' showcase at the Fantasia International Film Festival in 2016, which highlights international horror cinema.

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