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When you got that itch you can’t scratch... Such good visual and sounds to get the viewer into the same mindset as the woman dealing with it. The ending raised further questions on that itch though.
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The Itch
2019
Movie
10 min
English
At the first sign of an itch, Addy feels like something could be very wrong. With constant deflection by her husband and doctor, Addy decides to take matters into her own hands.
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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Samuel B. Gross•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young couple's life begins to unravel when they discover a strange, parasitic organism that causes extreme emotional and physical distress. As the organism grows and spreads, they descend into a terrifying struggle for survival, questioning their sanity and the reality of their situation. The film explores themes of invasive relationships and the loss of self.
Critical Reception
The Itch received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its unsettling atmosphere and unique premise, while some found its pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences were generally receptive to its psychological horror elements and disturbing imagery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective suspense and psychological tension.
Noted for its disturbing body horror and unsettling themes.
Some critics found the narrative slightly underdeveloped.
Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's commitment to its creepy and disturbing narrative, often highlighting the tension and unnerving atmosphere. However, a portion of the audience felt that the story could have been more fleshed out.
Fun Fact
The unique sound design for the parasitic organism was created using recordings of insect mating calls and distorted human whispers.
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