Heaven's Waiting
Heaven's Waiting

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Heaven's Waiting

2018
Movie
90 min
Tagalog

Lisang’s soul is trapped in purgatory due to her bad behavior. Once again, her name is picked and reconsidered. Will she be able to make it this time?

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users45%
Director: David F. SandbergGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A teenage girl is placed in a psychiatric hospital after a supposed exorcism goes horribly wrong, leaving her mother dead. While institutionalized, she begins to question whether she is truly evil or if something more sinister is at play within the hospital walls. She must uncover the truth about the supernatural events that transpired and confront the darkness that surrounds her.

Critical Reception

Heaven's Waiting received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its horror elements predictable and its plot underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempts at psychological horror while others were disappointed by its execution and pacing. The film struggled to find a strong foothold among genre enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and Lulu Wilson's performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and unsatisfying conclusion.

  • Some found the horror sequences effective, while others deemed them unoriginal.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film to be a serviceable horror flick that offered some scares. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the movie lacked originality and failed to deliver a truly memorable experience, citing a slow pace and predictable plot points as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Choice' and underwent several title changes and reshoots before its release as 'Heaven's Waiting'.

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