Abyssus
Abyssus

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Abyssus

2019
Movie
9 min
Finnish

A man regains consciousness as he is being buried alive. A pure nightmare fuel for the opening short-movie.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Christian KlinkeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to go on a road trip to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway. Upon arrival, they discover that the cabin is in a secluded and eerie location, surrounded by dense woods and a dark, ominous lake. As they settle in, strange occurrences begin to plague them, hinting at a sinister presence lurking in the shadows. The friends soon realize they are not alone and must fight for their survival against a terrifying entity.

Critical Reception

Abyssus received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its premise intriguing but criticized its execution, pacing, and predictable scares. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the atmospheric tension while others found it derivative of other horror films.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense but often resorts to jump scares.

  • The performances are generally considered weak, detracting from the tension.

  • The plot follows many common horror tropes without offering much originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for Abyssus is largely negative, with common complaints focusing on the slow pacing, lack of character development, and an unsatisfying conclusion. Some viewers did acknowledge the attempt at creating a creepy atmosphere.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production crew and cast being students from local film schools.

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