Lullaby
Lullaby

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Lullaby

2017
Movie
86 min
English

A young mother receives a mysterious package in the middle of the night. Her curiosity unleashes a chain of events that threaten her life and her baby forever.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: John R. LeonettiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, estranged from her father, receives a mysterious lullaby from her comatose mother that seems to awaken a dark entity. As the entity's presence grows, it begins to prey on those around her, forcing her to confront her family's past and a terrifying curse. She must decipher the lullaby's meaning before the entity claims her life.

Critical Reception

Lullaby received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. Audiences were also unimpressed, finding the film to be derivative of other horror tropes and lacking originality. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on predictable jump scares and familiar horror clichés.

  • Lacks an original premise and fails to build genuine suspense.

  • The plot is convoluted and the characters underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Lullaby were generally unfavorable, with many viewers expressing disappointment in its formulaic approach to horror. Common complaints included a lack of engaging storytelling and an overabundance of uninspired scares.

Fun Fact

Director John R. Leonetti is known for directing other horror films such as Annabelle and The Conjuring 2.

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