Tentacles
Tentacles

Movie spotlight

Tentacles

2021
Movie
84 min
English

A young Los Angeles couple Tara and Sam fall head over heels into a new romance, entwining their lives—until their intimacy transforms into something terrifying.

Insights

IMDb2.3/10
Director: Zack W. WilsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves in a desperate fight for survival when they are hunted by a mysterious creature lurking in the surrounding wilderness. As their numbers dwindle, they must confront their deepest fears and uncover the dark secrets of the forest to have any hope of escaping.

Critical Reception

Tentacles received a largely negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired direction. Audience scores were similarly low, with viewers often criticizing the film's reliance on jump scares and lack of originality in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its unoriginal premise and weak execution.

  • Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's reliance on clichés.

  • Lacks suspense and fails to deliver a compelling horror experience.

Google audience: Google audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest viewers found the film to be a derivative and forgettable entry in the horror genre, with many recommending skipping it.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote forest, which director Zack W. Wilson stated added to the authentic sense of isolation and dread.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This shares a similar spoiler issue with Terminator 2, the adverts that try to make it interesting give away the "big twist". Yes, it's low budget, but it does a lot with that b...