A Herdade dos Defuntos
A Herdade dos Defuntos

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A Herdade dos Defuntos

2013
Movie
10 min
Portuguese

A dehydrated man trespasses an estate and ends up by losing his freedom.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Eduardo FonsecaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded near an abandoned farm, known locally as the 'Herdade dos Defuntos' or 'Estate of the Dead'. As they investigate the eerie property, they uncover a dark history and become targets of a sinister presence.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its unoriginal plot and weak execution despite a potentially intriguing premise. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a supernatural thriller while others found it lacking in scares and narrative coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • While attempting a supernatural horror theme, the scares are often unconvincing.

  • The atmosphere is occasionally effective, but ultimately fails to sustain suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unimpressed. Some viewers found the film to be a forgettable horror flick with little to offer in terms of originality or genuine frights. Others felt it was a slow-burn with a weak payoff.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Portugal, with its rural locations aiming to enhance the sense of isolation and dread.

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