Investigation 13
Investigation 13

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Investigation 13

2019
Movie
90 min
English

A group of students investigates the urban legend of the Mole Man, an ex-patient of the Black Grove Psychiatric Asylum who is thought to live within its walls.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Damian McCarneyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of paranormal investigators ventures into a notoriously haunted abandoned asylum, seeking definitive proof of the supernatural. As they delve deeper into the decaying structure, they encounter increasingly unsettling phenomena and disturbing historical records. Their investigation takes a terrifying turn when they realize they may have awakened something ancient and malevolent that doesn't want to be found.

Critical Reception

Investigation 13 received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and reliance on jump scares. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the atmosphere while others found the film predictable and lacking in originality. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes and predictable scares.

  • The atmosphere is occasionally effective, but ultimately fails to elevate the story.

  • Lacks originality and depth, offering little new to the found-footage or haunted asylum subgenres.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely unimpressed, with common criticisms including a slow pace, uninspired characters, and a lack of genuine tension.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in an actual abandoned asylum, which reportedly contributed to a genuinely unsettling atmosphere on set for the cast and crew.

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