Severed

A group of friends on a hunting trip in the remote woods of Ontario stumble upon a derelict, abandoned mental asylum. As they explore the decaying facility, they uncover disturbing secrets and disturbing experiments conducted within its walls. Soon, they realize they are not alone and become targets of a sinister presence lurking in the asylum, turning their fun trip into a fight for survival.

Severed received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot derivative and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated the atmospheric setting, the film was largely criticized for its predictable scares, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on common horror tropes.

• A forgettable slasher film that offers little originality.

• Relies too heavily on jump scares and gore without effective build-up.

• The asylum setting provides some atmosphere, but the story is thin.

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The film was shot on location in Ontario, Canada, utilizing a real abandoned building to enhance its gritty and decaying atmosphere.