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Vermin
Animated short. Set in a contemporary society of mice and rats, Hubert, a young observing rat, recites slam poetry full of hope within his head as he passes by individualistic strangers in the Parisian metro. Hubert´s poetry remains optimistic and persistent, despite the harsh reality of the world he lives in.
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Plot Summary
In this Spanish horror film, a young couple's idyllic countryside getaway turns into a terrifying fight for survival. They discover their isolated farmhouse is infested with a malevolent force that begins to pick them off one by one. As their sanity unravels, they must confront the growing horror and the dark secrets of the house.
Critical Reception
Vermin (2018) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited as a low-budget horror film that attempts to deliver scares but falls short due to its pacing, predictable plot, and uninspired execution. While some appreciated its grim atmosphere, many found it to be derivative and lacking in genuine horror elements.
What Reviewers Say
While aiming for atmospheric dread, the film often relies on cheap scares and predictable tropes.
The plot is thin and progresses at a sluggish pace, failing to build significant tension.
Despite a couple of decent performances, the overall execution feels amateurish and uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a disappointment with the film's lack of originality and effective scares, often describing it as a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in a remote house in Catalonia, Spain, to enhance its isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere.
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