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Atrocious
Quintanilla family was found dead in their country side house. Police reported the existence of 37 hours of recorded evidence. The family traveled to their old farm house, where they investigated about the Legend of the Girl in the Garraf woods. They used to record whatever they did. Atrocious shows the last five days of this family, and the strange situations that they lived in those moments and which remain unexplained.
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Plot Summary
Two young men, Cristian and Xavier, investigate a series of paranormal events that have plagued their apartment building for years. Armed with a camcorder, they venture into the building's abandoned floors and hidden spaces, documenting their increasingly terrifying experiences. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark history and become targets of a malevolent force. The found-footage style blurs the line between reality and horror, leaving the audience questioning what is real.
Critical Reception
Atrocious received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, while others found its plot derivative and slow-paced. The film's effectiveness relies heavily on its found-footage aesthetic and reliance on unseen threats to generate scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with horror fans appreciating its minimalist approach and chilling climax.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective use of found-footage.
Criticized for a slow pace and a plot that treads familiar genre territory.
Effective scares derived from suggestion and unseen threats.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in just 15 days with a very limited budget, contributing to its raw and gritty found-footage feel.
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