The Conduit
The Conduit

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The Conduit

2018
Movie
26 min
English

When delving into trans-dimensional sleep experiments, a young man breaks through to another dimension. Every time he falls asleep his mind inadvertently opens a portal o a realm filled with monsters. Now battling sleep deprivation and a nightmarish onslaught, he tries to hold onto his sanity while battling creatures from beyond the void.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Mackenzie C. ThomasGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover a strange, pulsating object in the woods that seems to affect their minds and reality. As paranoia and suspicion grow amongst them, they realize they are trapped in a terrifying cycle, and escape might be impossible. They must confront the entity and their own inner demons to survive.

Critical Reception

The Conduit received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unique premise, many felt it failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion or effectively explore its potential. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror elements and others finding it underwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension.

  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and unsatisfying resolution.

  • Some viewers found the mysterious entity concept intriguing, but felt it was not fully realized.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely mixed. Some viewers appreciated the film's attempt at a unique horror concept and its suspenseful moments, while others found it confusing and ultimately disappointing, citing a lack of clear narrative and weak character development.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2018, "The Conduit" had a very limited festival run and minimal distribution, making it a relatively obscure film with little public data available.

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