The Breeding
The Breeding

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The Breeding

2018
Movie
83 min
English

An erotic thriller about a young artist whose obsession with a taboo fetish leads to life altering consequences.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: John MurlowskiGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young people stumble upon a remote, isolated house in the woods, unaware it's home to a terrifying, inbred family with a penchant for gruesome rituals. As they are hunted one by one, they must find a way to escape the sadistic clutches of their captors.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot, poor acting, and reliance on gore over substance as major drawbacks. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on tired horror tropes.

  • Performances are largely unconvincing, detracting from any potential scares.

  • The film prioritizes gratuitous violence over compelling storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a lack of engagement with the film, with many finding it predictable and lacking in genuine scares. The underdeveloped plot and poor characterization were frequently mentioned as significant weaknesses.

Fun Fact

Director John Murlowski has a background in directing B-movies and horror films, often working with limited budgets and on tight schedules.

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