Animal
Animal

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Animal

2004
Movie
99 min
Tagalog

Loosely based on a rape case that happened to two sisters in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines in late 1990s.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Vikram BhattGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Sanam, a young fashion designer, is haunted by a mysterious entity that seems to be connected to her past. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, she seeks help from a psychiatrist, Dr. Samira, who believes there might be a psychological explanation. However, the malevolent force grows stronger, revealing a dark secret and a vengeful spirit that threatens to consume Sanam entirely.

Critical Reception

Animal received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its attempt at a supernatural thriller and Anil Kapoor's performance, many found the plot predictable, the screenplay convoluted, and the horror elements uninspired. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the suspense, while others found it lacked originality and effective scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend psychological horror with a supernatural thriller but struggles with a weak script.

  • Anil Kapoor's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to salvage the predictable plot.

  • The horror sequences are often unconvincing and fail to generate genuine scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical sentiment, with many finding the movie to be a disappointing entry in the horror genre, citing a lack of originality and poor execution of its scares.

Fun Fact

The film marked a return for director Vikram Bhatt to the horror genre after a hiatus, attempting to replicate the success of his earlier horror films.

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