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Black Magic
After his father commits suicide, Rendy, his wife Laura and his two children return to Indonesia to look after his ailing mother. Rendy is shocked to find his mother mysteriously unable to speak, lying in bed in a trance. After his mother unexpectedly attacks the family, they soon realize she is haunted by a terrifying dark magic. A rampage of horrific attacks soon befall the family as they try to escape the demonic black magic that assails them.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a weekend camping trip stumble upon an ancient ritual site deep in the woods. As they begin to meddle with the dark artifacts left behind, they awaken a malevolent entity with a hunger for souls. Trapped and tormented, they must find a way to appease or destroy the ancient evil before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
Black Magic garnered mixed reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and commitment to practical effects. However, some found the plot predictable and the character development lacking, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Criticized for a derivative plot and thin characterizations.
Noted for its commendable use of practical effects on a limited budget.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Black Magic are divided. Many found it a competently made B-movie horror flick that delivered on scares, appreciating its classic horror tropes. However, a significant portion of viewers felt it was too similar to other films in the genre and lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Christopher Grant, also served as the cinematographer, aiming for a claustrophobic visual style to enhance the horror elements.
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