Gulis
Gulis

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Gulis

2019
Movie
9 min
Tagalog

A story about a dysfunctional father and son who are still coping with a loss, the other with a highly-stigmatized illness who are compelled to talk to one another to make ends meet and heal the wounds of their relationship.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Daniel Gulliksen, Matthew GulliksenGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip venture into a secluded cave, unaware that it is the hunting ground of a terrifying, ancient creature. As they become prey, they must find a way to escape the cave and the relentless monster that stalks them in the darkness.

Critical Reception

Gulis received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many citing its derivative plot, weak character development, and reliance on predictable jump scares as major flaws. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is considered a minor entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar horror tropes and a lack of originality.

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable scenarios.

  • Characters are underdeveloped, making it difficult to care about their fate.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Gulis is not readily available or widely documented, but general audience sentiment aligns with critical reviews, pointing to its low ratings and lack of widespread appeal.

Fun Fact

The directors, Daniel and Matthew Gulliksen, also wrote and produced the film, marking their debut in feature filmmaking.

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