The Adopted
Lisa and Marine live a life of relative companionship together, where the only man permitted into the equation is Lisa’s young son, Leo. However, their simple existence is thrown into disarray when Marie meets and falls in love with Alex, a customer at her bookshop. Lisa is left feeling excluded, and tension develop. But soon an unexpected accident forces all of those involved to reassess the situation and adopt a different position in each other’s lives.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Sofia is struggling to adapt to her new life after her mother's death and her father's remarriage. She finds solace in a peculiar friendship with a creature from the forest, which becomes increasingly possessive and dangerous. As Sofia's world blurs between reality and fantasy, her family must confront the dark forces she has unleashed.
Critical Reception
The Adopted received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric horror and unsettling themes, while others found its plot underdeveloped and its execution lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique take on psychological horror, while others were put off by its bleakness and slow pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its eerie atmosphere and psychological tension.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
- Some found the creature design and Sofia's relationship with it compelling, while others found it underdeveloped.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Jonas Alexander Arnby, would later gain recognition for his 2014 film 'When Animals Dream', which also explores dark, nature-infused horror themes.
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