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Darkroom
A group of teenage friends who seeks the thrill of ghost-hunting, and stumbles upon an old camera. As they carelessly play with it, they unknowingly summon the demon that exists inside. The demon possesses one of them, thus setting off a chain of horrific events that could turn fatal for everyone.
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Plot Summary
A couple dealing with the tragic loss of their child attempts to restart their lives in a new home. However, the house harbors a dark secret, and strange occurrences begin to plague them. They soon discover that the previous owner was a photographer who captured disturbing images in a hidden darkroom, and something malevolent is attached to the house.
Critical Reception
Darkroom received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. While some acknowledged the potential for atmosphere, most felt the film failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies too heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.
The pacing is slow and the narrative struggles to build genuine suspense.
Performances are adequate but cannot save the weak script.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a generic and unoriginal horror flick. Many reviewers felt it lacked creativity and failed to offer any fresh scares or a compelling story. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at atmosphere but ultimately found the film disappointing.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Portrait' before being changed to 'Darkroom'.
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