Penumbra
Penumbra

Movie spotlight

Penumbra

2012
Movie
90 min
Spanish

A woman hesitantly rents an apartment to an eerie man who she soon realizes has a part in the solar eclipse that is taking place.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Cristóbal EguileorGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, Mateo and Sofia, inherit an isolated house in the countryside, unaware of its dark past. As they settle in, strange occurrences begin to plague them, revealing a horrifying secret connected to the previous inhabitants and the very land the house stands on. They soon find themselves trapped, fighting for their lives against an unseen force that seeks to consume them.

Critical Reception

Penumbra received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its slow pacing and predictable plot. While some appreciated its atmospheric horror elements and attempts at suspense, many found the film to be underdeveloped and lacking in genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the psychological tension while others were disappointed by its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and setting.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and pacing issues.

  • Lacked sufficient scares and character development.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is not readily available for this title, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's production was largely independent, with a focus on creating a claustrophobic and unsettling atmosphere with limited resources.

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TMDB Reviews

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Bo Rapace

Bo Rapace

that movie has the real story behind it, and I find it excellent. My grandma told me story about it, she was from Chile. Penumbra is the portal you could travel with only when moon shut the sun. Wwhen I saw that movie, I was a little bit sc...