Witching Hour
Witching Hour

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Witching Hour

2014
Movie
14 min
Finnish

Aino tells Salla a ghost story. Salla wants to know, if the story is true.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users65%
Director: Robyn PetersonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover an ancient artifact that unleashes a vengeful spirit. As the spirit begins to pick them off one by one, they must uncover the artifact's dark history to find a way to appease it before they all become its next victims. Tensions rise as they question who among them might be connected to the spirit's curse.

Critical Reception

Witching Hour received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, which contributed to a moderate audience reception for genre fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spooky atmosphere and occasional effective scares.

  • Criticized for a generic plot and thin character development.

  • The film's low budget is evident but doesn't entirely detract from the suspense.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Witching Hour' to be a decent, if not groundbreaking, horror film. Many appreciated the chilling atmosphere and the film's ability to deliver some genuine scares, though some noted the story felt familiar and the characters could have been more fleshed out.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on location in a remote forest area, which significantly contributed to its eerie and isolated atmosphere.

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