The Vault
The Vault

Movie spotlight

The Vault

2017
Movie
91 min
English

Two estranged sisters are forced to rob a bank in order to save their brother. But this is no ordinary bank.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Director: Dan BushGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Two estranged brothers, desperate to pay off their gambling debts, decide to rob a bank. However, they soon discover that the bank's vault holds more than just money. A supernatural entity, tied to the building's dark past, awakens and begins to hunt them.

Critical Reception

The Vault received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and a few performances, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with its horror elements and suspense being a point of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a blend of heist thriller and supernatural horror but struggles to balance the two genres effectively.

  • Some viewers appreciated the suspenseful build-up and the eerie setting.

  • Criticisms often pointed to a weak narrative, inconsistent pacing, and unconvincing character motivations.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Shreveport, Louisiana, utilizing existing bank buildings to create an authentic atmosphere for the heist and the supernatural encounters.

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Gimly

Gimly

I love the idea of these flip-the-script horrors, the kind that play on some variation of the "The Hunter Becomes The Hunted" trope. Unfortunately, The Vault is not a prime example of this concept when we're speaking in terms of quality. It...