Psycho Vertical
Psycho Vertical

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Psycho Vertical

2018
Movie
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English

Based on his best-selling autobiography, Psycho Vertical is a study of the complex life and motivations of British writer, funny-man and unlikely hero-mountaineer, Andy Kirkpatrick, woven into an 18-day solo ascent of El Capitan, Yosemite.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Marcello FariñaGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a hiking trip in a remote mountain range find themselves being stalked by an unseen entity. As they attempt to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the area and realize their lives are in grave danger. The terrifying ordeal forces them to confront their deepest fears and fight for survival against a relentless pursuer.

Critical Reception

Psycho Vertical received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative horror elements. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension, many found the film failed to deliver a truly original or frightening experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on common horror tropes without adding anything new.

  • The suspenseful atmosphere is undermined by a weak narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • Lacks the scares and originality to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

Google audience: Audiences were largely disappointed with Psycho Vertical, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. Some viewers appreciated the attempts at atmosphere, but the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The remote mountain location used for filming was chosen for its isolated and eerie atmosphere, with the production crew reportedly experiencing several unsettling 'coincidences' during their stay.

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