Cracked
Cracked

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Cracked

2021
Movie
15 min
English

Toya (Tatum Marilyn Hall), a feisty young girl, falls in love for the first time. After a series of disturbing events, her affection for Poochy (Meliki Hurd) compels her to face her past.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Patrick JenkinsGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young couple's romantic getaway to a remote cabin takes a terrifying turn when they realize they are being watched by unseen forces. As their paranoia escalates, they must confront not only the external threat but also the hidden secrets within their relationship to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Cracked received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and chilling sound design, while others found its plot predictable and its scares to be unevenly distributed. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the suspense but some criticizing the lack of original concepts in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its building suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar horror tropes.

  • Sound design and visual elements were noted as strengths.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely split, with some viewers enjoying the tense atmosphere and the couple's escalating fear. However, many found the plot to be too derivative of other horror films, and the resolution did not satisfy a significant portion of the audience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a secluded area to enhance the sense of isolation and vulnerability for the main characters.

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