Agawan Base
Agawan Base

Movie spotlight

Agawan Base

2011
Movie
79 min
English

A documentary film director whose agnosticism wavers while covering a 12-year old boy from the slums whose blind faith in God helped them fight back at the two most corrupt, but leading candidates in the coming presidential elections.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Roxanne BenjaminGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip venture into an abandoned military base, rumored to be haunted. As they explore the eerie grounds, they discover that the legends might be more than just stories, and they become the target of a terrifying entity or presence within the base. Their adventure quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival against unseen forces.

Critical Reception

Agawan Base received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some appreciating its attempt at atmospheric horror and suspense, while others found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many enjoying the tension but criticizing the lack of originality in its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to deliver fresh scares despite a promising premise.

  • Atmospheric tension is present, but often undercut by conventional horror tropes.

  • The plot relies heavily on jump scares and predictable twists.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Agawan Base are scarce and largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre. Some appreciated the suspenseful moments, but the overall consensus points to a lack of innovation and weak character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at an actual abandoned military base, adding to the authentic creepy atmosphere.

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