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Psychic Snakebite
Art / Gonzo film about a Voodoo Revenge plot on a crowded plane
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Plot Summary
A young woman discovers she has the ability to see glimpses of the future after surviving a mysterious snakebite. Haunted by fragmented visions of an impending disaster, she teams up with a skeptical journalist to uncover the truth behind the snakebite and prevent a catastrophic event. Their investigation leads them into a shadowy world of ancient cults and hidden prophecies.
Critical Reception
Psychic Snakebite garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's performance, while some found the plot convoluted in its later stages.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere.
Anya Taylor-Joy's performance is a standout, anchoring the film.
Some found the narrative twists and turns to be overly complex.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the intriguing concept of precognition linked to a supernatural event. Some viewers felt the ending was ambiguous.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the Independent Spirit Awards for Anya Taylor-Joy.
Fun Fact
The distinctive sound design used for the psychic visions was created by layering recordings of actual snake hisses with distorted human whispers.
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