Rorschach
Rorschach

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Rorschach

2015
Movie
75 min
English

Two skeptic researchers investigate a mother's claim that an unknown presence may be trying to communicate with her 7-year-old daughter.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Eli RothGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of university students on a filmmaking trip to the Scottish Highlands find themselves stalked by a mysterious and terrifying entity. As they attempt to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the land and the legend of the Rorschach killer.

Critical Reception

Rorschach received a generally negative reception from critics, who largely criticized its predictable plot, excessive gore, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempts at a folk horror atmosphere while others found it derivative and unoriginal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting and some unsettling moments.

  • Heavily criticized for its derivative plot and reliance on gore over substance.

  • Character development was found to be lacking, making it difficult for audiences to connect with their plight.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a visually atmospheric but ultimately uninspired horror flick. While some appreciated the isolation of the setting and the jump scares, many felt the story was predictable and failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion. The gore was noted by some as excessive and gratuitous.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers drew inspiration from local Scottish folklore and ghost stories to create the terrifying entity and the unsettling atmosphere of the film.

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