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Rookery
The story goes through a busy single house where five young people are forced to live in difficult conditions. One of them is addicted and is leaving addiction. One is dumb. One has to study for university exams, which is not a conditional one. One lost his father's house and was stripped of a contract with a contractor. Now he has been housed with a broken leg, and the other, the Prophet, who is actually the main owner of the house, is a full-fledged exile who emigrated to Tehran to work. The sudden arrival of Rassoul's wife to Tehran drains the house from normal ...
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a remote getaway find themselves targeted by a mysterious and violent entity. As their numbers dwindle and paranoia sets in, they must unravel the truth behind the attacks before they become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Rookery received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is considered a minor entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.
The found-footage style adds little to the narrative and often feels gratuitous.
Performances are generally weak, failing to create any genuine tension or connection with the characters.
Google audience: Audiences found Rookery to be a derivative and unengaging horror film, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of suspense and originality. The film failed to leave a lasting impression and is often cited as an example of a film that adds little to the genre.
Fun Fact
Daniel Myrick, the director of Rookery, also co-directed the seminal found-footage horror film 'The Blair Witch Project'.
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