Dante Falls
Dante Falls

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Dante Falls

2019
Movie
9 min
English

With her parents away, spunky ghost caretaker Nova Dante must balance her work and personal life as she and her inattentive Shinto priest boyfriend accidentally release evil ghosts that threaten to take over the world.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users40%
Director: Geoffrey LeeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embarks on a camping trip to a remote mountain known for its eerie legends. As they venture deeper into the woods, they discover that the local folklore is more than just a story, and they become hunted by an unseen entity. With their survival at stake, they must confront their deepest fears and find a way to escape the cursed forest.

Critical Reception

Dante Falls received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some viewers appreciated its atmospheric tension and the effective use of jump scares, leading to a polarized audience response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and moments of genuine suspense.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of originality in the horror genre.

  • Felt by some to be an unremarkable entry that fails to leave a lasting impact.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many finding the film's suspenseful moments enjoyable but others disappointed by its unoriginal storyline and predictable scares.

Fun Fact

The filming location for Dante Falls was a real, remote forest that reportedly had several local legends associated with it, which director Geoffrey Lee aimed to incorporate into the film's atmosphere.

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