Sever

A detective is called to a remote, abandoned police station where a gruesome crime has occurred. As he investigates, he discovers that the station is not only the scene of a brutal murder but also a place where victims are subjected to horrific experiments. The detective must uncover the truth behind the dark secrets of the station before he becomes the next victim.

Sever received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and effective scares. However, some found the plot to be derivative of other horror films, and the gore was noted as being particularly intense. Audiences generally responded well to the film's tension and its commitment to the horror genre.

• Praised for its intense atmosphere and unsettling horror elements.

• Noted for its effective jump scares and suspenseful build-up.

• Criticized by some for its reliance on genre tropes and extreme violence.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Sever are scarce, but general sentiment indicates appreciation for its dark tone and effective horror sequences, with some finding it a solid, if unoriginal, entry in the genre.

The film was originally titled 'The Seasoning House' and was a vehicle for director Paul McGuigan before Christopher Smith took over and the title was changed to 'Sever'.