PHANTOM COLLECTOR
PHANTOM COLLECTOR

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PHANTOM COLLECTOR

2017
Movie
13 min
Japanese

“PHANTOM COLLECTOR” is about a popular smart phone app amoung young people called “FANCOLE”. The aim is to search for ghosts in haunted places, and capture them by taking a photo of them. But there's an urban legend; if you take a picture of a real ghost, you will die.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Josh RaymondGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of paranormal investigators attempts to debunk a haunted house legend by confronting the entity within. As they delve deeper, the lines between reality and the supernatural begin to blur, leading them to question their own sanity. The team must race against time to uncover the truth before they become permanent residents of the cursed abode.

Critical Reception

Phantom Collector received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and weak execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics pointed to a lack of originality in the paranormal investigation genre.

  • The film was frequently criticized for its slow pacing and uninspired scares.

  • Performances were often described as unconvincing, further detracting from the horror elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available commentary often echoes critical sentiment, highlighting its failure to deliver effective horror or an engaging narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, which reportedly impacted the quality of its special effects and overall production value.

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