Despair Sessions

A group of friends seeking thrills spend a night in an abandoned asylum, only to find themselves trapped and facing a terrifying, unseen entity. As paranoia and fear escalate, they must uncover the asylum's dark secrets to survive.

Despair Sessions received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmosphere and attempts at suspense within the found-footage horror subgenre.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.
• Attempts to build tension but ultimately falls short due to a weak narrative.
• The found-footage style is used competently but doesn't offer anything groundbreaking.

Google audience: Audience reception for Despair Sessions is largely absent from public records, with no significant trends in user comments available for analysis.

Despite its title, the film was primarily shot on location in a real, albeit repurposed, abandoned building rather than a specifically designed set for the asylum.