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Lullaby
Madalena, a child born out of an affair, is hated by her stepmother who blames her for the fire that killed her husband. The blind woman abuses the girl to the point of cutting her tongue off. How long will she be able to contain the demon inside her?
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Plot Summary
A young couple, stranded in a remote, isolated house, find themselves terrorized by an unseen force after an unsettling lullaby begins to play. As their grip on reality loosens, they must uncover the truth behind the song's origins before it consumes them entirely.
Critical Reception
Lullaby (2019) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted and the scares to be predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and solid performances from its lead actors.
Criticized for a confusing plot and relying on jump scares that fail to deliver.
Some found the film's slow burn to be tedious rather than suspenseful.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Lullaby are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with viewers often citing a lack of originality and a narrative that doesn't quite coalesce.
Fun Fact
Despite its 2019 release year, "Lullaby" had limited theatrical distribution and gained most of its viewership through VOD platforms.
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