Xưởng 13
Xưởng 13

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Xưởng 13

2018
Movie
83 min
Vietnamese

This is the first Vietnamese horror film set in the factory, the 13th studio introduces a new space that has never been seen on the screen. Through the words of the people around the workshop: "Hieu - he defended the dead in the workshop 13 has a strange hobby that makes everyone around the fear. Not touching or talking to people, he just likes to play with the cold hardened mannequins. Every day, dearly sing and confide in them. Dead for a year but at twilight people still hear Hien's voice pensive a song of singer Thuy Nhi as crying grievances. The mannequins who were friends with him in the past also often move for unknown reasons. They believe that Mr. Hieu's ghost is not still in the factory 13. Determined to have a clip to view millions, a group of young people broke into the factory to find the truth.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users75%
Director: Huy NguyễnGenres: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A group of young people decides to explore the infamous 'Workshop 13,' a place rumored to be haunted and cursed. As they delve deeper into the abandoned building, they uncover dark secrets and awaken malevolent forces that threaten their lives. They must confront their fears and a terrifying entity tied to the workshop's sinister past to escape with their lives.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. While some praised the atmospheric tension and visual effects, many found the narrative to be underdeveloped and the characters lacking depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the horror elements while others were disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and horror tropes.

  • Premise shows potential but is hampered by an underdeveloped script.

  • Visuals and atmosphere are sometimes effective, but not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the attempt at a supernatural horror film in Vietnam. However, a significant portion found the story predictable and the scares to be unoriginal. Some viewers enjoyed the suspense and the overall creepy ambiance.

Fun Fact

The film's setting, 'Workshop 13,' is inspired by local urban legends and ghost stories surrounding abandoned industrial sites in Vietnam.

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