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Necropolis: Legion
2019
Movie
61 min
English
The tale of satanic vampire sorceress Eva, whose sexually-charged midnight rituals are interrupted when God-fearing local villagers burst into her lair and murder her. A century later, motorcycle-riding writer Lisa moves into the same cabin where Eva was executed, with the intent to write a book about the supposedly haunted spot's history. Soon, Lisa is having vivid, perverse dreams and slowly, surely, Eva begins taking over the young woman, using her body as a vessel to commit even more atrocities in the name of resurrecting an ancient monster from the underworld.
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IMDb4.7/10
Director: A.D. Cooper•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Action
Plot Summary
A group of occult investigators ventures into a legendary haunted prison, known as Necropolis, to debunk paranormal claims. What begins as a skeptical investigation quickly devolves into a fight for survival as they awaken an ancient evil entity that possesses the guards and inmates, turning the prison into a nightmarish battleground. They must confront the entity's terrifying power and escape before they become permanent residents of the cursed facility.
Critical Reception
Necropolis: Legion received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its low budget and derivative plot. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the film's attempts at creating a suspenseful atmosphere and its commitment to practical effects, though many found the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
Some praise was given for the effort in creating a spooky atmosphere despite budget limitations.
The acting is considered by some to be a weak point, detracting from the overall tension.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the former Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, which has a long history of alleged paranormal activity.
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