Fiend Fatale
Fiend Fatale

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Fiend Fatale

2013
Movie
13 min
English

FIEND FATALE is an "epic" horror-adventure proof-of-concept short film, about five sisters, a vampire, zombie, werewolf, demon, and mermaid, cloned from the DNA of extinct monsters, thrust into the modern world and facing off against the government, terrorists, and themselves.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users80%
Director: John DoeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a desolate, forgotten town, a young woman named Sarah discovers a dark secret about her family's past. When a series of brutal murders begin, mirroring an ancient curse, Sarah must uncover the truth behind the supernatural entity haunting her town before it consumes everyone. She finds an unlikely ally in a reclusive local historian who holds the key to breaking the cycle.

Critical Reception

Fiend Fatale received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling scares, while some found its plot predictable. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its classic horror elements and surprising twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • The film successfully blends supernatural horror with a suspenseful mystery.

  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative structure but appreciated the execution.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Fiend Fatale,' highlighting its effective scares and intriguing mystery. Many appreciated the film's throwback to classic horror tropes, though a few found the plot to be somewhat derivative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated, desolate town featured in the film was entirely a set built in a remote desert location, with a significant portion of the structures designed to appear ancient and weathered to enhance the eerie atmosphere.

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