Patient
Patient

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Patient

2017
Movie
94 min
English

After escaping a cult suicide, a paraplegic hospital patient is tormented by malevolent spirits and cursed to kill whomever hears her voice, unless she offers up the soul of her innocent nephew in place of her own.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Pål SletauneGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, a man isolates himself in his apartment, only to find his world further unraveling when he realizes he may not be alone. Strange occurrences and disturbing sounds begin to plague him, blurring the lines between reality and his own deteriorating mental state. He becomes increasingly paranoid, convinced that an unseen presence is tormenting him, leading him down a path of psychological horror.

Critical Reception

Patient received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Kristoffer Joner. However, some found the plot to be derivative or slow-paced, and the film's ambiguous nature did not resonate with all viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense psychological tension and claustrophobic setting.

  • Kristoffer Joner's performance is frequently cited as a standout element.

  • Some critics found the narrative progression to be lacking or overly predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Patient' is not widely documented through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature-length production.

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