Fear Filter
Fear Filter

Fear Filter

2019Movie4 minEnglish

Leah's looking for the perfect Snapchat filter to send her crush, until the app detects an unknown face in the darkness.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users60%
Director: Patrick ReaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, struggling with the aftermath of a tragic event, finds their relationship tested when they begin to experience disturbing supernatural occurrences in their new home. As the entity preying on them seems to feed on their grief and fear, they must confront their personal demons and uncover the dark history of the house before they are consumed.

Critical Reception

Fear Filter received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and solid performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the plot to be derivative of other horror tropes, and the pacing occasionally lagged. Audiences generally appreciated its attempt to blend psychological horror with supernatural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares.
  • Noted for strong performances from the lead cast, particularly Rory Culkin.
  • Criticized by some for predictable plot points within the horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's effectiveness in building dread and suspense, with many appreciating the cast's commitment. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but overall, it was seen as a competent and engaging horror entry.

Fun Fact

Director Patrick Rea aimed to create a horror film that was as much about internal psychological struggles as it was about external supernatural threats, using the haunted house as a metaphor for the couple's unresolved grief.

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