Old Hag
Old Hag

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Old Hag

2019
Movie
8 min
French

While his wife believes him to be at a corporate seminar in Paris, Jean-Luc is sitting on a boat sailing in the bayou somewhere in Louisiana. He has an appointment with the voodoo wizard Richardson. This wizard is known for solving all the problems.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Michael WilsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a weekend getaway at a remote cabin discover that an old folktale about a vengeful spirit haunting the woods might be terrifyingly real. As the night progresses, they find themselves targeted by a malevolent entity, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Old Hag received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences, however, were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the film's attempt at atmospheric horror and jump scares, though some found it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for relying too heavily on horror clichés.

  • Character development was deemed lacking by many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Old Hag were limited, with those available generally finding the film to be a standard, albeit somewhat predictable, horror offering. Some viewers appreciated the scares, while others felt it didn't bring anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew being students or recent graduates from local film schools.

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