Absence
Absence

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Absence

2017
Movie
76 min
Spanish

A love triangle between a pioneer female writer; her husband -a retired military official-and the love of her life, the painter Moritz Rugendas, with whom she maintains an epistolary relationship for 10 years, with few personal encounters.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Christian E. ChristiansenGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends go on a hunting trip deep in the woods, only to find themselves stalked by a mysterious and terrifying entity. As they try to escape, they uncover a dark secret about the land they've entered. The situation escalates into a desperate fight for survival against an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Absence received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and lack of originality. While some praised the atmosphere and performances, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly engaging horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers often finding it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pacing issues and a derivative storyline detract from the film's potential.

  • The scares are largely uninspired, relying on jump scares rather than building genuine suspense.

  • Despite decent performances, the film struggles to distinguish itself in the crowded horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Absence are scarce, but those available indicate a lack of strong positive sentiment, with many viewers finding the film to be a generic entry in the horror genre and not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around a remote area, which contributed to the isolated and unnerving atmosphere during production.

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