Desecration
Desecration

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Desecration

2017
Movie
90 min
English

An extramarital affair threatens Dr. Daniels' perfect family when his free-spirited conquest wants more and would go to great lengths to achieve it.

Insights

IMDb3.4/10
Director: Travis BibleGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends venture into an abandoned local legend, the old Blackwood Manor, seeking thrills and proof of its haunting. As they delve deeper into the decaying estate, they uncover a dark history of rituals and a malevolent presence that begins to toy with their sanity. Their exploration quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as the house itself seems to turn against them, trapping them with the unspeakable evil within.

Critical Reception

Desecration (2017) received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many pointing to its uninspired plot and poor execution. While some appreciated the attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ponderous pacing and a lack of originality plague the found-footage horror.

  • The film relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot devices.

  • Despite a decent premise, the execution fails to deliver a satisfying horror experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for Desecration is scarce, with no significant consensus on what viewers specifically liked or disliked. The limited available feedback suggests general disappointment with the film's quality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location at a notoriously dilapidated and allegedly haunted house in rural Ohio, adding to the intended atmosphere of dread.

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