Silhouette
Silhouette

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Silhouette

2018
Movie
13 min
English

A man plagued by night terrors and a recent thirst for blood becomes torn when the demons within force him to want to kill again.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Julien S or "The Director"Genres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small French village, a young woman named Manon struggles with a crippling fear of the dark. Her life takes a terrifying turn when she and her family are stalked by a shadowy entity that thrives in darkness. As the entity's presence grows stronger, Manon must confront her deepest fears to protect her loved ones and uncover the dark secret haunting their ancestral home.

Critical Reception

Silhouette (2018) garnered mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its reliance on jump scares and a predictable plot. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performance of its lead, the film was largely criticized for its underdeveloped characters and a narrative that failed to deliver a truly original horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes and jump scares.

  • The film's atmosphere is commendable, but the plot lacks originality.

  • Lead performance offers a glimmer of hope amidst a generally weak execution.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Silhouette were largely disappointed, with many viewers finding the film to be derivative and lacking genuine scares. Common complaints included a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters, though some appreciated the attempt at creating a spooky atmosphere.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a tight budget in a remote location in France to enhance its isolated and eerie atmosphere.

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