Inner Demons
Inner Demons

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Inner Demons

2016
Movie
Adult · 18+
135 min
English

A tormented man in a troubled marriage discovers that he harbors dark fantasies which he can no longer control. Through his therapist, he begins a psycho-sexual journey to discover the truth behind his inner demons.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Ryan McGonagallGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A documentary crew follows a young woman named Sarah as she undergoes an exorcism. As the ritual progresses, the team begins to suspect that the entity possessing Sarah may be more than just a spiritual entity. They find themselves trapped and fighting for their lives against a malevolent force.

Critical Reception

Inner Demons received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its slow pacing, derivative plot, and reliance on jump scares over genuine suspense. While some praised its attempts at psychological horror and found the performances adequate, the consensus was that it failed to deliver a unique or compelling experience within the crowded found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its unoriginality and slow build-up.

  • Some found the premise intriguing but felt it was poorly executed.

  • Relied too heavily on predictable scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Inner Demons' are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests a general disappointment with the film's pacing and a lack of innovation in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a found-footage style, aiming for a sense of realism and immediacy.

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