Migraine
Migraine

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Migraine

2012
Movie
90 min
Persian

The story of an apartment with several floors. When you open the door and enter it, in the third floor there lives Raana, the English translator with her 9 years old girl.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Pascual ReyesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman suffering from severe migraines is desperate for relief, leading her to a secluded clinic in the mountains. As her condition worsens, she uncovers the disturbing truth behind the clinic's experimental treatments and the dark secrets it holds. She must fight for her survival against the sinister forces at play.

Critical Reception

Migraine received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempts at atmospheric tension and psychological horror, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its disturbing themes and unsettling imagery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and dark tone.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and lack of originality.

  • Some found the psychological elements effective, while others felt they were not fully realized.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real, isolated location, which director Pascual Reyes claimed added to the authentic sense of dread and isolation experienced by the characters.

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