American Nightmares
American Nightmares

American Nightmares

2018Movie90 minEnglish

Two voyeuristic nerds are hacking the devices of people as they themselves are hacked by the feed from story tellers Mister Malevolent and Mystic Woman who have seven moralistic horror stories to tell.

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IMDb4.8/10
Google Users55%
Director: Dennis BartockGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip to a remote cabin get stranded and find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the area and each other. The friends must band together to escape the deadly situation before they all become victims of the escalating terror.

Critical Reception

American Nightmares received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and reliance on horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere while others found the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar cabin-in-the-woods scenario that struggles to offer new scares.
  • The film is often criticized for its predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some audiences found the suspenseful build-up to be effective, despite the film's flaws.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. Many enjoyed the tense atmosphere and jump scares but felt the story lacked depth and originality, with some expressing disappointment in the pacing and predictable ending.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its atmosphere relying on practical effects and sound design rather than extensive CGI.

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