Fragile(s)
Fragile(s)

Fragile(s)

2007Movie107 minEnglish

Six characters cross paths in Paris and Lisbon.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Jaume BalagueróGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A nurse caring for a dying boy in a dilapidated old house begins to suspect the building itself is haunted by a malevolent presence. As she investigates the house's dark history, she uncovers secrets that endanger not only the child but her own life. The entity seems particularly attached to the boy and the house's tragic past.

Critical Reception

Fragile received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and gothic horror elements. While some found the plot a bit conventional, the direction and performances were generally lauded for their effectiveness in building suspense. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its spooky mood and unsettling scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of atmosphere and gothic horror tropes.
  • Lauded for Jaume Balagueró's directing and the unsettling mood it creates.
  • Some critics found the storyline to be predictable despite the scares.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated 'Fragile' for its creepy atmosphere and suspenseful build-up, often citing it as a well-crafted horror film. Many enjoyed the classic haunted house elements and the visual style, though a portion felt the plot could have been more original.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in an abandoned children's hospital in Barcelona, adding to its authentically eerie atmosphere.

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