The Sender
A psychic father and daughter band together with an "angel" in an attempt to save Earth from an extraterrestrial Armageddon. This suspenseful thriller ties together strange occurrences from 1965 in the Bermuda Triangle (where an American fighter pilot supposedly encountered a spaceship) and government hush-up conspiracies.
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Plot Summary
A young woman wakes up in a hospital with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She soon discovers she has been committed to a psychiatric ward and is the subject of an experimental procedure designed to cure psychotics by transmitting their fears into the mind of another person. As her 'sender' begins to unleash terrifying visions, she must race against time to uncover her past and escape before her mind is completely destroyed.
Critical Reception
The Sender is a low-budget sci-fi horror film that garnered a mixed reception. While praised for its intriguing premise and some unsettling moments, it was often criticized for its underdeveloped plot, uneven pacing, and somewhat amateurish execution. The film has since gained a small cult following among genre enthusiasts for its unique concept.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its original concept of transmitting fears.
- Criticized for its execution and pacing.
- Seen as an interesting but flawed entry in the sci-fi horror genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.
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