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St. Helens
Centers on the events leading up to the cataclysmic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington, with the story beginning on the day volcanic activity started on March 20, 1980, and ending on the day of the eruption, May 18, 1980.
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Plot Summary
A woman named Karen is released from a mental institution and tries to rebuild her life. However, her past traumas resurface, leading her to believe she is responsible for the deaths of her children. She finds herself drawn back into the dark circumstances that led to her institutionalization, struggling to discern reality from delusion.
Critical Reception
St. Helens is a lesser-known psychological thriller that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and convoluted plot, though some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors. Audiences generally found the film to be disturbing but ultimately unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a dark psychological exploration but often feels underdeveloped.
Performances are a highlight, but are unable to salvage a weak narrative.
The suspenseful atmosphere is present, but the payoff is disappointing.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around St. Helens, Oregon, the namesake of the film.
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