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Fragile
Sam, a potter in Geneva, and his sister Catherine, a medical student in Belgium, have nothing in common except their childhood memories and their love for their mother, who was left alone after her divorce. Catherine does not know that her beloved mother is suffering from a severe form of Alzheimer's disease, and it is Sam who is trying to find her a place to live for the difficult days ahead...
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Plot Summary
Amy, a nurse from England, takes a job at an abandoned orphanage in Spain, tasked with caring for the remaining children. As she begins her work, strange occurrences and chilling encounters with a supernatural entity begin to plague the old building. Amy soon discovers that the children have been aware of this malevolent presence for a long time, and it is deeply connected to the history of the orphanage.
Critical Reception
Fragile received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, while others found its plot predictable or its scares less effective than intended. The film garnered a modest audience response, appreciated by fans of supernatural horror for its gothic sensibilities and a strong lead performance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creepy atmosphere and gothic visual style.
Calista Flockhart's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics found the plot to be derivative and the scares lacked originality.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent horror movie with a good atmosphere, though some felt it was not particularly scary or original. The acting, particularly by the lead, was often mentioned positively.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely in English, despite being a Spanish production, in an effort to appeal to a wider international audience.
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