Nix
Nix

Nix

2022Movie94 minEnglish

When a mysterious entity manifests itself, a family finds themselves on a scary and dark journey into their own self-created madness.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Anthony Scott BurnsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive paranormal investigator, obsessed with a terrifying local legend, finds himself drawn into a surreal and disturbing investigation when a distressed young woman seeks his help. As he delves deeper into the mystery, the lines between reality, myth, and madness begin to blur, pulling him towards a chilling confrontation with the unknown.

Critical Reception

Nix received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its atmospheric horror and unique premise, while some found its narrative occasionally convoluted. Audience reception was similarly varied, appreciating its unsettling tone and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and commitment to unsettling horror.
  • Appreciated for its unique approach to folk horror and psychological unease.
  • Some critics noted a tendency towards narrative ambiguity that could alienate viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews were not readily available or aggregated on Google for this film.

Fun Fact

The film draws inspiration from the unsettling folklore and legends surrounding the 'Nix', a type of malevolent water spirit.

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3 reviews
patient1

patient1

Innocent enough intro, except for the prank by one of our quite young characters. We have a small family setting out for an adventure, and then we have a horrible tragedy for the family. We have Dee Walace portraying our mother in the f...
Niko

Niko

This is the single most disjointed movie I have seen. I watch a lot of B-tier horror movies and I enjoy low budget and even film-class productions. I'm no perfectionist or snob by any means. But I legitimately had to force myself to sit...
Dale

Dale

So,I went into watching this film with complete transparency, as well as being open minded...It started off rather slow,not much to be valued by any of the actors/actresses.It does get better,though just enough to want to see it through its...