Jingle
Jingle

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Jingle

2015
Movie
15 min
Spanish

Óscar and Fon are friends and war reporters. They are kidnapped in a basement, in a foreign country, over three thousand miles from home.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: E. Elias MerhigeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Holly lives in a secluded cabin and finds herself increasingly disturbed by strange occurrences. As her paranoia grows, she becomes convinced that someone or something is watching her and trying to break into her isolated home. The line between reality and hallucination blurs as she struggles to survive the night and uncover the source of her terror.

Critical Reception

Jingle received a largely negative reception from critics, who found the film to be slow-paced, underdeveloped, and lacking in coherent narrative. While some acknowledged the atmospheric elements and a few performances, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver on its suspenseful premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks coherent storytelling and character development.

  • Fails to build suspense effectively.

  • Relies too heavily on atmosphere without substance.

Google audience: Audience reception for Jingle is largely unavailable or mixed, with many viewers finding the plot confusing and the pacing too slow to maintain interest.

Fun Fact

Despite being directed by E. Elias Merhige, known for his cult horror film 'Begotten,' Jingle was met with significantly less critical acclaim and a much smaller audience.

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