Devil's Acid
Devil's Acid

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Devil's Acid

2017
Movie
88 min
English

A drunk father is telling his son a bedtime story about a group of people spending the night at a haunted prison, where they all take "Devil's Acid". They then start having problems differentiating between reality and the trip.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Toshikazu NagaeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends reunites for a camping trip, intending to revisit a place that holds a dark secret from their past. As they delve deeper into the woods, strange occurrences and unsettling visions begin to plague them, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. They soon realize they are not alone and that the forest harbors a malevolent force connected to their shared traumatic history.

Critical Reception

Devil's Acid received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot as significant drawbacks. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension and attempts at psychological horror, many felt the film failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and others finding it confusing and anticlimactic.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense through atmosphere and psychological dread, but often falls short.

  • The plot is considered convoluted by many, with an unsatisfying resolution.

  • Performances are noted as decent, but unable to overcome the script's weaknesses.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote forest area, contributing to its eerie atmosphere, but also reportedly presented significant logistical challenges for the cast and crew.

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