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The Forsaken
A young boy seeks the help of an ancient fairytale creature to save his dying mother.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Kate travels to the remote ancestral home of her estranged father after his death. Upon arrival, she discovers that he was involved in sinister occult rituals and that the house is filled with dark secrets. As Kate delves deeper into her father's life and the mysteries surrounding his death, she becomes increasingly entangled in the malevolent forces that seem to inhabit the property.
Critical Reception
The Forsaken received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and visual style, many found the plot to be derivative and underdeveloped. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others criticizing its slow pacing and predictable twists.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and visual design.
Criticized for a familiar and poorly developed plot.
Some viewers found the horror elements effective, while others deemed it slow and predictable.
Google audience: There is not enough publicly available data to provide a summary of Google user reviews for 'The Forsaken' (2017).
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around a real, isolated location in rural upstate New York, contributing to its unsettling atmosphere.
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