Imps
Imps

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Imps

2017
Movie
18 min
English

The talented and autistic maths student Sergei inherits from his grandfather a mysterious album with cryptic formulae. They help Sergei create a smartphone app allowing normal people to use magic – but then a most real imp comes to claim the album...

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users25%
Director: Neil LaButeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends are reunited for a camping trip, only to discover they are being stalked by a mysterious, monstrous creature. As they fight for survival, old tensions and secrets resurface, pushing them to their breaking point.

Critical Reception

Imps received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its atmospheric tension, many found the film to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality and relies on tired horror tropes.

  • Characters are thinly written and their motivations often unclear.

  • Despite a few tense moments, the overall execution is disappointing.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate dissatisfaction with the film's weak storytelling and predictable scares. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable horror movie that failed to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

Director Neil LaBute is known for his dark and often uncomfortable dramas, making his foray into a creature-feature horror film a notable departure from his typical work.

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