Head Count
Newcomer Evan joins a group of teens on a getaway in Joshua Tree. While exchanging ghost stories around the campfire, Evan reads aloud a mysterious chant from an internet site. From that moment, someone--or something--is among them.
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Plot Summary
A young woman visiting her estranged father in the isolated countryside becomes trapped in a terrifying game of survival when a mysterious ancient entity begins to pick off her friends one by one. As the body count rises, she must uncover the entity's origins and a way to stop it before she becomes its next victim.
Critical Reception
Head Count received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and Ashleigh Cummings's performance, while some found the plot predictable and the scares less impactful than intended.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its effective build-up of suspense and creepy atmosphere.
- Ashleigh Cummings delivers a strong central performance.
- Some critics felt the film struggled to deliver consistent scares and a fully fleshed-out narrative.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a decent horror offering with some creepy moments, though many felt it didn't fully capitalize on its potential and lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the rural areas of Northern California, adding to its isolated and eerie setting.
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