Paralysis
Paralysis

Movie spotlight

Paralysis

2016
Movie
8 min
English

Struggling with the pressures of homophobia when her partner is taken away by a hateful mother, a young gay woman struggles to cope with the traumas and anxieties of her life. Her dreams descend, taking the shape of shadows which reach into her life.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Mads T. NielsenGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of Danish citizens wake up in a derelict building with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover they are part of a cruel experiment where they must fight for survival against an unknown enemy. As they try to piece together their pasts and escape their horrific situation, they realize the true nature of the game they are trapped in is far more terrifying than they could have imagined.

Critical Reception

Paralysis received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often described as a grim and nihilistic thriller that struggled to deliver a cohesive narrative or satisfying conclusion. While some noted its bleak atmosphere and attempts at psychological tension, many found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and disturbing atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a confusing and unsatisfying plot.

  • Lacked compelling character development.

Google audience: Audience reception for Paralysis is largely unrepresented in publicly available Google reviews. Those that exist often echo critical sentiments, with viewers finding the film's premise interesting but ultimately let down by its execution and bleak outlook.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Paralysis', reflects the psychological and physical states the characters experience throughout their ordeal, unable to act or escape their dire circumstances.

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