Isaac
Isaac

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Isaac

2020
Movie
84 min
Spanish

Two childhood friends, Denis and Nacho, meet again years after having an intense relationship as teenagers. Now with their respective partners, the couples grow close and end up fulfilling each other's needs while breaking rules to discover their truths in the process.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Josie HessGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, still grieving the death of her father, moves into his secluded cabin in the woods. She soon discovers unsettling recordings that suggest her father was not only alive but also involved in a disturbing ritual. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a terrifying truth about his hidden life and a sinister presence that may have been responsible for his demise.

Critical Reception

Isaac received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired horror elements. While some appreciated its attempt at a psychological thriller with a supernatural twist, many reviewers found it to be a derivative and ultimately unsatisfying horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes without offering anything new.

  • The pacing is uneven, leading to a lack of suspense.

  • Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Isaac" are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with its unoriginality and lack of scares, with some finding the plot convoluted.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote location, with the filmmakers aiming to create a sense of isolation and dread that would mirror the protagonist's experience.

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