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Visiting Hours
A trio of young women help each other come to terms with death, loss and love during a séance on the roof of their apartment building.
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Plot Summary
A group of students on a weekend retreat to a remote cabin find themselves terrorized by a relentless killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the cabin's history and the terrifying entity that haunts it. The lines between reality and nightmare blur as their sanity is tested amidst escalating violence.
Critical Reception
Visiting Hours (2017) received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many deeming it a derivative and uninspired entry into the slasher genre. The film was criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on cheap jump scares rather than genuine suspense.
What Reviewers Say
Critics largely panned the film for its unoriginal plot and poor execution.
Audiences found the film to be forgettable and lacking in genuine scares.
The acting was often cited as a weak point, with performances failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release and poor reception. Those available generally echo critical sentiment, highlighting the film's lack of originality and effectiveness as a horror movie.
Fun Fact
Despite its low budget and limited distribution, 'Visiting Hours' was screened at several small independent film festivals, though it did not gain significant traction.
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