The 100 Candles Game
A group of friends must confront their fears in a terrifying game. They must sit by the other players in a circle made of a hundred candles, take one of them and tell a horror story. As stories are told and candles blown out, strange events will start to happen. They will feel strange presences around them, lurking in the shadows. But they MUST NOT leave the game or else a terrible curse will fall upon them...
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Plot Summary
A group of friends accepts an invitation to an unusual game during a Halloween party, unaware of the dark consequences. The game, which involves telling 100 scary stories over 100 candles, takes a terrifying turn as the tales blur into reality. As the night progresses, they realize they are trapped in a deadly supernatural event.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its premise intriguing but its execution lacking. Praises were often directed at the atmospheric tension and some of the individual stories, while criticisms focused on pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and a predictable narrative arc. It's generally considered a niche horror film that didn't quite live up to its potential.
What Reviewers Say
- Intriguing concept with a spooky atmosphere.
- The individual horror stories vary in effectiveness.
- Suffers from pacing issues and a somewhat disappointing conclusion.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed bag, with some appreciating the horror elements and others finding it forgettable.
Fun Fact
The film draws inspiration from classic campfire tales and the idea of stories coming to life, aiming to create a modern anthology horror experience.
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