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On-call substitute doctor Shugo suddenly finds himself faced with a terrifying criminal in a clown mask. The assailant demands that Shugo treat injured high school student Hitomi. The perpetrator sets siege to the building and Shugo finds himself confined with 64 unknown patients.
A young woman, struggling with her own demons, finds herself trapped in a remote psychiatric hospital. As strange occurrences escalate, she must confront a terrifying conspiracy and the sinister secrets lurking within the institution's walls. Her sanity is tested as she battles to survive the night and uncover the truth before she becomes another victim.
Masked Ward received a largely negative response from critics, who pointed to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and lacking in genuine scares.
Praised for its atmospheric tension by a few.
Criticized for an unoriginal story and weak character development.
Seen as a by-the-numbers horror flick with little to offer.
Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce, with the few available comments highlighting a lack of originality and an unsatisfying conclusion. Some viewers felt the film failed to deliver on its premise.
Despite its release in 2020, the film was primarily shot in late 2018, with significant reshoots occurring in 2019.
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Masked Ward delivers an engaging mystery-thriller set within the confined walls of a hospital, where a hostage crisis unravels hidden truths and emotional scars. While the buildup and plot twists are intriguing, the film’s resolution falls ...