Elves
Elves

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Elves

2018
Movie
80 min
English

After a freak accident kills one of her friends, Clover discovers that a group of elves have been scattered throughout town, each representing the seven deadly sins. It’s a race against time to survive the elves’ wrath before Christmas ends…

Insights

IMDb3.4/10
Director: Alex HerronGenres: Horror, Fantasy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends breaks into an abandoned lodge on Christmas Eve, only to discover that it is inhabited by a cult of elves who practice ritualistic sacrifice. As the night progresses, they find themselves hunted by these sinister beings, with their only hope of survival being to escape before the cult completes their dark ritual.

Critical Reception

Elves received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, who found the film to be a low-budget, poorly executed horror entry with a predictable plot and weak performances. While some acknowledged the attempt at a Christmas-themed horror, the execution was widely criticized.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disappointingly generic horror film that fails to capitalize on its festive premise.

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on predictable jump scares and gore.

  • Performances are unconvincing, and the plot is thin and uninspired.

Google audience: Google users reviews for Elves are scarce, but available feedback indicates a general dissatisfaction with the film's quality, citing poor acting, a weak storyline, and a lack of genuine scares.

Fun Fact

The film was produced on a very low budget, which is evident in its production design and special effects.

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