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The Crescent
After an unexpected death in the family, a mother and son struggle to find spiritual healing at a beachfront summer home.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Lorelei, is hired as a nanny for a wealthy family in a remote, isolated house. As she begins her duties, she notices strange occurrences and unsettling behavior from the child she's caring for, gradually realizing that something sinister is at play within the family's dark secrets and the house itself.
Critical Reception
The Crescent received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its slow pacing and derivative plot. While some acknowledged its atmospheric tension, the film struggled to distinguish itself within the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at atmospheric dread.
Criticized for its predictable story and lack of originality.
Found to be an uninspired entry into the psychological horror subgenre.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
Director Stephan Rick had previously directed the German thriller 'The Witness' (2015), also featuring suspenseful elements.
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