Fabled
Joseph just broke up with his girlfriend and is not taking it very well. He thinks she is plotting against him with their mutual psychiatrist. His dog is missing and he suspects the people at work might be behind it. Then there is the unshakable guilt over his past. It just might all be bearable, somehow possible to live through, if it weren't for those damned 'monsters' that keep trying to kill him. Through an allegorical 'fable' that is told in parallel with Joseph's struggle, we are left to decide for ourselves in the end, who is the crow and who is the wolf., was someone out to get Joseph, was it a stroke of bad luck, or was it all in his head?
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Plot Summary
A struggling British writer finds herself unexpectedly inheriting a bizarre estate from a distant relative, only to discover it comes with a family of eccentric ghosts. As she tries to navigate her new, supernatural circumstances and a potential romance, she must also confront her own past and insecurities.
Critical Reception
Fabled received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its blend of supernatural elements and comedy to be uneven and lacking in genuine scares or laughs. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its unique premise but others criticizing its underdeveloped plot and characters.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts a quirky blend of ghost story and comedy but fails to fully deliver on either.
- Brenda Blethyn's performance is often cited as a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.
- The plot is considered predictable and underdeveloped by most reviewers.
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Fun Fact
The film was reportedly shot in and around London, with the primary estate location being Hampstead Heath.
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