Alice Sanctuary
Alice Sanctuary

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Alice Sanctuary

1995
Movie
108 min
Japanese

Between the 17 year old twin sisters. Love, just simply one love is enough to provoke tragedy.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Richard SpenceGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman named Alice is released from a mental institution and returns to her family's secluded estate, the 'Sanctuary'. She struggles to readjust to life outside, haunted by fragmented memories of a traumatic past. As strange occurrences plague the estate, Alice begins to suspect that the darkness she left behind may have followed her home, blurring the lines between her own fractured psyche and a tangible threat.

Critical Reception

Alice Sanctuary received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its confusing narrative and low production values, though some acknowledged its attempt at psychological horror and the performance of Alice Cooper.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a coherent plot and pacing issues.

  • Despite its flaws, Alice Cooper's presence offers some novelty.

  • Visually, the film is often uninspired and lacks atmospheric tension.

Google audience: Audience reception for Alice Sanctuary is largely unavailable through standard aggregated platforms. Limited accessible reviews suggest viewers found the film disjointed and underdeveloped, failing to deliver on its horror or mystery elements effectively.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring shock rock icon Alice Cooper in a prominent acting role, playing a character named 'The Janitor'.

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