Pinprick
Pinprick

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Pinprick

2009
Movie
93 min
English

A criminal gradually integrates himself into a broken household by methodically asserting control over a teenage girl and her lonely mother.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Christopher SmithGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A teenage girl, heavily sedated and unable to remember anything, wakes up in a remote, abandoned hospital. She soon discovers that she is not alone and is trapped in a surreal and dangerous environment. As she tries to piece together her past and escape her confinement, she encounters unsettling figures and disturbing revelations.

Critical Reception

Pinprick received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted, the pacing uneven, and the overall narrative unsatisfying and difficult to follow. It was often described as an art-house horror film that prioritized style over coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and stylistic visuals.

  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.

  • The film's ambiguous nature left many viewers and critics feeling alienated.

Google audience: Audience reception for Pinprick is not widely available through Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in the abandoned Treliske Hospital in Truro, Cornwall, which added to its authentic and eerie atmosphere.

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