Spirits
Spirits

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Spirits

2014
Movie
90 min
English

Four high school students embark on a terrifying journey through ShadowView Manor 2 years after a horrifying séance gone wrong. Intern Raven, decides to reconnect with her elementary school friends Kota, William, and Jessica by bringing them to her new workplace, ShadowView Manor for a bit of paranormal investigating. Hearing more forbidden secrets from the night janitor sends them into a dark descending spiral of terror.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: Arne MattssonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip stops at a secluded house for the night, unaware that it is inhabited by a dangerous presence. As strange occurrences begin to plague them, they realize they are trapped and must fight for survival. The supernatural entity preys on their fears, turning their getaway into a terrifying ordeal.

Critical Reception

Spirits received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, primarily due to its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated the attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere, most found the film to be derivative of other horror tropes without offering anything particularly fresh or engaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on overused horror clichés and jump scares.

  • Lacks originality in both its storyline and character development.

  • Fails to build genuine suspense or create memorable scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Spirits are scarce and largely negative, with common complaints centering on the film's predictability and lack of engaging content. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its low profile and lack of widespread critical attention.

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