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Fiona
Fiona is abandoned at six months of age, raised in foster and adoptive homes, abused, and, still a teen, hustles on the streets of New York. We watch her use heroine, fall in love with other women, be pursued by men, engage in murderous violence, hide out in a crack house, and decide to leave the city. We see her mother, also a streetwalker and drug user, occasionally talk about her lost daughter. Fiona has a necklace she was clutching when a foundling. Will mother and daughter meet? Is there a silver lining?
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Fiona moves into a new apartment, only to discover that it is haunted by a malevolent spirit. The spirit begins to torment her, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. As Fiona delves deeper into the apartment's dark history, she uncovers a terrifying truth about the entity and its connection to her own past.
Critical Reception
Fiona (1999) was met with generally negative reviews, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares. While some viewers appreciated its attempt at atmospheric horror, the film failed to impress critics, often being labeled as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies too heavily on horror clichés.
The supernatural elements are poorly executed and fail to generate genuine suspense.
Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reception for Fiona (1999) is scarce due to its direct-to-video release. Available commentary suggests a low level of engagement, with many viewers finding it derivative and lacking in scares, though some may have found it a passable, low-budget horror flick.
Fun Fact
Director David DeCoteau is known for his prolific output in the horror and thriller genres, often under various pseudonyms, and has directed numerous direct-to-video films.
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