Hidden
Hidden

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Hidden

2020
Movie
19 min
Persian

Jafar Panahi sets out to find a Kurdish young woman with a golden voice that has been forbidden to sing by her family.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Google Users70%
Director: Mathieu TuriGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a deadly plague, a family seeks refuge in an underground bunker. They must contend with the constant threat of infected creatures and the dwindling resources that threaten their survival. As tensions rise within the confined space, they discover that the greatest dangers may not be the monsters outside, but the secrets they keep from each other.

Critical Reception

Hidden received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere and effective scares, while some found its plot predictable. The film was noted for its claustrophobic setting and the strong performances of its cast, particularly Émilie Dequenne.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Commended for effective creature design and jump scares.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other post-apocalyptic films.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and terrifying moments, finding it a solid entry in the post-apocalyptic horror genre. Some users noted that while the story had familiar elements, the execution was compelling enough to maintain interest.

Fun Fact

Director Mathieu Turi previously worked as an assistant director on films such as 'The Artist' and 'The Suicide Squad'.

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