Blindfold
Blindfold

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Blindfold

2021
Movie
100 min
Ukrainian

Young MMA fighter Yuliya has lost her boyfriend in the war in eastern Ukraine. She starts a new relationship to make her life move forward.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Director: Victoria Barabas, Ted GeogheganGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, Maya, is left alone in a remote cabin after a tragic accident. As she struggles to cope with her grief, she begins to experience terrifying supernatural phenomena. These unsettling events escalate, making her question her sanity and whether she is truly alone in the isolated wilderness.

Critical Reception

Blindfold (2021) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its pacing slow and its scares derivative. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a consistently engaging or original horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a sluggish pace that undermines its suspense.

  • Some critics noted the potential for atmospheric dread, but it was ultimately underdeveloped.

  • The plot elements felt familiar and lacked innovation within the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Blindfold are scarce, and there is no readily available summary of specific likes or dislikes from Google users.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote cabin, aiming to enhance the sense of isolation and claustrophobia for the characters and the audience.

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