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Delusion
After a heavy decision, Anna and Juhan are unable to move on with their lives. They take time off at their friends' fancy summer house and once there, are forced to offer shelter to another couple caught in the storm. The couple assumes that the house belongs to Anna and Juhan and they do nothing to correct the mistake. Instead, they seize their new roles and start taking their mutual bitterness out on the strangers.
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Plot Summary
A woman arrives at a secluded house to care for her friend's son, but soon discovers unsettling secrets about the family and the property. As strange events unfold, she must confront a dark past and a present danger that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. The isolation of the house amplifies the tension, trapping her with a growing sense of dread and suspicion.
Critical Reception
Delusion received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares unoriginal. Some praised its atmosphere and Elisabeth Röhm's performance, but overall, it failed to distinguish itself within the crowded horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on familiar horror tropes without adding anything new.
Suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Elisabeth Röhm's performance is a standout but can't save the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Delusion are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the film's reliance on jump scares and a lack of genuine suspense.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature-length production.
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