Totem

A group of strangers wake up in an isolated, dilapidated house with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover they are being hunted by a masked killer. As they try to piece together their identities and the reason for their predicament, they realize they might be connected to a dark, shared past that has come back to haunt them.

Totem received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised its attempt at a claustrophobic atmosphere and suspense, many found the story to be predictable and the characters underdeveloped.

• The film struggles to stand out in the crowded slasher genre, often relying on familiar tropes.
• While some viewers appreciated the mystery element, the overall execution was found to be lacking.
• The jump scares and gore are present but often feel uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Totem are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests a divisive reception, with some finding it a decent, if unremarkable, horror flick, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

The film was shot on location in a real abandoned house, which added to the eerie atmosphere during production.