Faces of Fear
Faces of Fear

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Faces of Fear

2020
Movie
113 min
English

A chilling omnibus of terror tales from the cutting edge of horror underground, featuring short but devilishly sweet bites of blood-soaked stories.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Chloe ZhaoGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged siblings inherits a sprawling, isolated estate from their recently deceased, eccentric grandmother. Upon arrival, they discover cryptic clues and unsettling phenomena that suggest their grandmother's dark past and a hidden, malevolent presence within the house. As they delve deeper, they are forced to confront their own fractured relationships and the terrifying truth behind the family's legacy.

Critical Reception

Faces of Fear received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mackenzie Foy and Javier Bardem. However, some reviews noted predictable plot points and a somewhat underdeveloped narrative in its latter half.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Mackenzie Foy delivers a compelling performance as the protagonist.

  • Some critics found the final act to be less impactful than the earlier tension.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's spooky atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling. Many found the performances engaging and the mystery intriguing, though a segment of viewers felt the ending could have been stronger.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards (Javier Bardem).

Fun Fact

The isolated estate used for filming was an actual historic mansion with a documented history of alleged paranormal activity, which the filmmakers leaned into for inspiration and atmosphere.

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