
Movie spotlight
What's The Beautiful
A girl is hit by a bicycle on her way home. Coming out of the emergency room, a persistent young man is tied behind her, offering help - the girl has a plaster cast on her arm, her mobility is impaired. Soon a connection arises between them, but as soon as the plaster is removed, the guy disappeared. What is the girl ready to do to bring back the mysterious stranger?
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a secluded, isolated house from her estranged grandmother. Upon arrival, she discovers that the house holds dark secrets and is perhaps not as empty as it seems. Strange occurrences and unsettling visions begin to plague her, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. She must confront the house's sinister past to survive its present.
Critical Reception
What's The Beautiful received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, but some found its plot predictable and pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the horror elements but wishing for more substantial character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong visual direction.
Criticized for a familiar plot structure and underdeveloped characters.
The film effectively builds suspense but struggles with payoff.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a decent entry into the horror genre, appreciating the creepy vibe and some jump scares. However, many felt the story was too predictable and that the ending could have been stronger. Some viewers also noted a lack of originality.
Fun Fact
Director Roxanne Benjamin, known for her work in the horror anthology 'Southbound', aimed to create a modern take on classic haunted house tropes with 'What's The Beautiful'.
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