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Seance
Based on a true story. After William Trigger’s finance dies in a car accident, his life begins to spiral downwards into loneliness and seclusion. Taking a friend’s advice, he attends a gathering, unaware that a seance is waiting for him on his arrival to try and contact the deceased. When he returns home things are not what they seem. Something or someone begins to haunt him. A frightening tale of one man’s decent into madness, the supernatural and the doors to the other side.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students at a remote girls' boarding school decides to hold a seance on Halloween night. What begins as a fun, daredevil activity quickly turns into a terrifying reality when they awaken a vengeful spirit. As the supernatural entity begins to pick them off one by one, the survivors must find a way to stop the seance and banish the ghost before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Seance received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on clichés and predictable horror tropes.
Lacks originality and fails to build genuine suspense.
Performances are generally weak, further detracting from the story.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, the film does not appear to have received significant critical attention or awards, making it a relatively obscure horror film.
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