Quarentena
Quarentena

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Quarentena

2021
Movie
6 min
Portuguese

Brazil. It's night. Mother and son discover they are not alone during quarantine.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Felipe CastilhoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During a global pandemic, a group of friends decides to celebrate a birthday with a party at a remote house. As the night progresses and the alcohol flows, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. They soon realize that they are not alone and that the house holds dark secrets, turning their celebration into a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Quarentena received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmosphere and suspenseful build-up. Some noted its effectiveness as a pandemic-era thriller, while others found the plot predictable or lacking in originality. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the film's tension and practical scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Noted for being a relevant horror film set during a pandemic.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally point to a fun, albeit somewhat derivative, horror experience that effectively uses its confined setting and pandemic backdrop to create suspense.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, adhering to strict safety protocols, which influenced its production and thematic elements.

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