Blight
Blight

Movie spotlight

Blight

2017
Movie
13 min
English

Aided by a female Aboriginal tracker, a constable hunts a band of dangerous criminals on Australia's western frontier in the early 1900s.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Garth MaxwellGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover they are not alone as a mysterious and deadly entity begins to hunt them one by one. As their numbers dwindle, they must uncover the supernatural origins of the blight before it consumes them all. The isolation of the wilderness amplifies their terror as they face an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Blight received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense but ultimately relies on generic horror tropes.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.

  • The plot lacks originality and suffers from pacing issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Blight are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the story and characters, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest, adding to the authentic sense of isolation for the characters.

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