Coil
Coil

Movie spotlight

Coil

2020
Movie
12 min
English

A young woman struggles to fight her anxiety, and the malevolent creature inside her, while she prepares to go out to a party.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users75%
Director: Geoff RyanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of amateur paranormal investigators ventures into an abandoned local asylum rumored to be haunted. As they delve deeper into the decaying structure, they uncover unsettling evidence of past experiments and begin to experience terrifying phenomena that blur the lines between reality and hallucination. They soon realize they are not alone and must fight for their survival against an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Coil received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and genuine scares. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was generally favorable, particularly among fans of found-footage and supernatural horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a familiar plot and occasional pacing issues.

  • Appreciated for its commitment to the found-footage horror aesthetic.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Coil for its creepy ambiance and scary moments, finding it a solid entry in the modern horror genre, though some noted it didn't break new ground.

Fun Fact

The asylum used for filming was a real abandoned location, and the production team reported several unexplained occurrences during the shoot, which were allegedly incorporated into the film's sound design.

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