Reflections of Evil
Reflections of Evil

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Reflections of Evil

2002
Movie
138 min
English

Julie, a teen who died from a PCP overdose in the early '70s, searches from beyond the grave for her younger brother Bob, who now in the '90s is an obese watch seller suffering with sucrose intolerance.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Dario ArgentoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Anya, is haunted by disturbing visions and nightmares after moving to a new city. She begins to suspect that her new apartment building is a focal point for a series of gruesome murders that have been plaguing the city. As her sanity unravels, Anya races against time to uncover the truth behind the terrifying events before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Reflections of Evil received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot confusing and underdeveloped, and its scares uninspired. While some acknowledged Argento's signature visual style, the film was generally considered a disappointment in his filmography, failing to deliver on its potential for suspense and horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking but narratively incoherent.

  • Lacks the suspense and terror of Argento's earlier works.

  • Confusing plot and weak character development hinder the horror elements.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film's storyline convoluted and difficult to follow. The horror aspects were considered lacking by some, while others appreciated the attempt at psychological horror but felt it ultimately failed to land.

Fun Fact

The film's English title, 'Reflections of Evil,' is a deliberate play on the title of Dario Argento's earlier, highly acclaimed film, 'Tenebrae' (Shadows). This was a marketing choice rather than an indication of thematic connection.

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