A Demon Within
A Demon Within

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A Demon Within

2017
Movie
91 min
English

A skeptical, small town doctor is forced to confront his personal demons in order to save the life of a teenage girl who has become possessed in his family's old house.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Andres BorghiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man haunted by his disturbing past is forced to confront the dark secrets of his family when he inherits a remote house. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of his lineage, he uncovers a terrifying truth about a malevolent entity that has plagued his family for generations. He must find a way to break free from its grip before it consumes him entirely.

Critical Reception

A Demon Within is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered some attention within the genre community for its atmospheric tension and effective scares. While not widely distributed, it has been praised for its creative approach to psychological horror and its ability to build dread on a limited budget. However, some critics noted its pacing issues and reliance on familiar horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares.

  • Commended for its creative approach to psychological horror on a low budget.

  • Criticized by some for pacing issues and reliance on genre conventions.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but available comments often highlight the film's creepy atmosphere and surprising scares for its budget.

Fun Fact

Director Andres Borghi drew inspiration for the film's terrifying atmosphere from his own childhood fears and unsettling family stories.

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