Paranormal
Paranormal

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Paranormal

2018
Movie
Adult · 18+
71 min
English

Paddy and his wife are staying in a spooky house. She runs off to take care of some errands and Paddy decides to invite Nicolas over for some sexy fun. The wife comes back early and catches them in the act, but Paddy finds a way to convince her that Nicolas isn’t really there.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Tarik SalehGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to investigate an abandoned apartment rumored to be haunted. Armed with cameras and a thirst for the supernatural, they venture into the darkness, only to discover that some legends are terrifyingly real. As the night progresses, their bravery turns to fear when they realize they are not alone and their exploration has awakened something malevolent.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its reliance on familiar horror tropes and a predictable plot. While some appreciated the atmosphere and suspense, many found the execution lacking and the scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the jump scares and found-footage style, while others were disappointed by the lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and found-footage clichés.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver truly frightening moments.

  • A predictable horror film that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available, but general consensus suggests a polarized reception, with viewers split between those who found it a passable spooky flick and those who felt it was derivative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a found-footage style, aiming for a sense of realism and immediacy in its depiction of paranormal events.

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