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Delirium
Delirium is the first movie of the "Delirium Cycle". One of the most popular movie by FS. Obsessions, delusions, hate, hopelessness, humiliation and death in an experimental film signed FS. Reviewed in the Italian journal's cult 'Nocturno'. The location (Torre di Cerrano, near Pescara, Italy) is the same of 'Nelle Pieghe Della Carne' (aka 'In the folds of the flesh', 1970) cult movie by Sergio Bergonzelli.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they try to escape the wilderness, they uncover a dark secret about the land they are on, leading to a desperate fight for survival. The killer's motives and identity become increasingly unclear as the body count rises.
Critical Reception
Delirium (2003) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited as a low-budget horror film with predictable scares and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempts at creating suspense, the overall execution was deemed lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies heavily on slasher tropes.
The plot is thin and the scares are uninspired.
Technical aspects are rudimentary, reflecting its low-budget origins.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest it is considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre, with little to distinguish it from other similar films.
Fun Fact
The film was made with a very limited budget, contributing to its raw and unpolished aesthetic.
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