Fissure

A couple on the verge of divorce, struggling to reconnect, visits a remote spiritual retreat in the desert. As they participate in intense psychological exercises designed to confront their deepest fears, the lines between reality and hallucination begin to blur. They find themselves trapped in a nightmarish scenario where their relationship's breakdown mirrors a sinister force threatening to consume them.

Fissure received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological horror and the atmospheric setting, the majority found the plot convoluted, the scares uninspired, and the overall execution lacking. It failed to make a significant impact in the genre.

• The film struggles with a predictable and underdeveloped plot.

• Attempts at psychological horror fall flat due to ineffective execution.

• Lacks genuine scares and memorable moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with common criticisms citing a confusing narrative and a lack of engaging horror elements.

The film's setting in the remote desert was intended to amplify feelings of isolation and psychological unease among the characters.