Clinton Road
Clinton Road

Clinton Road

2019Movie77 minEnglish

A widowed firefighter seeks closure after his wife goes missing on an actual haunted road in rural New Jersey but must unlock the roads secret if he wants to get out alive.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Steve StanulisGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker sets out to explore the infamous Clinton Road in New Jersey, a location notorious for its paranormal activity and unsettling occurrences. As he delves deeper into the legends and interviews locals, he and his crew begin to experience terrifying events themselves, blurring the line between myth and reality. The film documents their increasingly frightening journey into the heart of America's most haunted highway.

Critical Reception

Clinton Road received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. While some appreciated the attempts at creating a tense atmosphere and exploring local folklore, the overall execution was often found lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers finding it a watchable low-budget horror film and others disappointed by its narrative and scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt to build atmosphere and delve into regional ghost stories.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of genuine scares.
  • Some viewers found the found-footage style effective, others found it cliché.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the low-budget horror elements and others finding the film uneventful and its premise unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film is shot in a found-footage style, aiming to enhance the sense of realism and dread as the crew documents their experiences on Clinton Road.

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r96sk

r96sk

5/10 for me! I caught a glimpse of the IMDb rating (from 3.6k!) via Prime Video before clicking play so saw the 3/10 average rating and naturally feared the worst. But you know what? I didn't actually find it to be all that terrible. Sur...