Ding-Dong
Ding-Dong

Ding-Dong

2020Movie7 minEnglish

An inane chat is interrupted with a sudden outburst of violence, followed by an insistent invitation for a reprisal in this uncanny mobius short.

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IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Josh HastyGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman is sent to a remote psychiatric hospital after experiencing a traumatic event. As she tries to recover, she begins to suspect that the facility harbors sinister secrets and that the other patients may not be who they seem. Her sanity is tested as she uncovers a dark conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Ding-Dong received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few standout performances, many felt it failed to offer anything new to the horror genre. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at psychological horror and others finding it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and a few strong performances, particularly from its young lead.
  • Criticized for relying on genre tropes without offering fresh perspectives or genuine scares.
  • The film's narrative pacing and lack of originality were frequently pointed out as weaknesses.

Google audience: Google users had a largely negative experience with 'Ding-Dong.' Many found the plot uninspired and the scares to be ineffective. Some viewers felt the film dragged in parts and that the ending was disappointing. Positive comments were rare and typically focused on individual elements rather than the film as a whole.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around a real, former psychiatric institution, adding to its authentic eerie atmosphere.

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