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Remedy
In a rural coastal village in the Philippines, Mona trains under her mother to start working as a professional mourner-for-hire. After a botched performance, Mona retreats from her mother's fury, and seeks out a shaman to cure her inability to cry.
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Plot Summary
A group of people find themselves trapped in a mysterious, abandoned hospital where they are forced to confront their past sins and seek redemption. As they delve deeper into the hospital's dark secrets, they uncover a horrifying truth about the place and the entity that haunts it. Their survival depends on their ability to face their inner demons and find a way to escape before they become permanent residents.
Critical Reception
Remedy received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some found the atmospheric horror and jump scares to be effective. Audience reception was similarly divided, with praise for its attempts at psychological horror but criticism for its pacing and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and predictable scares.
Some viewers found the psychological horror elements compelling.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with some appreciating the film's attempt at a darker, more psychological horror experience and its suspenseful build-up. However, a significant portion found the plot to be messy and unsatisfying, with many feeling the scares were unoriginal and the ending did not deliver on its promises.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, disused hospital, adding to its authentic and unsettling atmosphere.
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