He Carries Evil Under His Armpit
He Carries Evil Under His Armpit

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He Carries Evil Under His Armpit

2021
Movie
16 min
French

At night, a group of men gather on the stadium of an elite school they once attended. Some of them are the big winners in this new society. Colonists on their own land, they look away so as not to see the gangrene that is growing there.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Javier ChapaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a weekend getaway find themselves targeted by a mysterious and terrifying entity lurking in the woods. As they desperately try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret connected to the land they are trespassing on. Their fight for survival becomes a desperate race against an ancient evil that threatens to consume them all.

Critical Reception

He Carries Evil Under His Armpit received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and practical effects, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many finding it a serviceable but ultimately forgettable entry into the low-budget horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at creating a chilling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a derivative storyline and inconsistent pacing.

  • Some viewers appreciated the practical effects despite the low budget.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed, citing a lack of originality and poor execution in many aspects of the film. While a few found moments of suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew being local talent from the area where it was filmed in rural Texas.

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