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Isolerad
A burglary takes place where something sees and something hears. It soon turns out that the house has a dark secret.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sofia, takes a job as a cleaner in a remote, abandoned psychiatric hospital. She hopes the isolation will help her focus on her studies, but the building is rumored to be haunted by its former patients. As strange occurrences escalate, Sofia realizes she is not alone and the spirits of the past are far from resting.
Critical Reception
Isolerad received mixed reviews, with praise often directed at its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, but criticism leveled at its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. The film achieved moderate success within the independent horror community.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
Criticized for relying on common horror tropes and a lack of originality.
The film effectively utilizes sound design to enhance its scares.
Google audience: Audience reception for Isolerad is largely unavailable through public Google reviews. Where available, viewers often noted the film's strong sense of dread and effective use of the abandoned hospital setting for scares. Some found the plot to be derivative of other horror films.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in an actual abandoned hospital in Norway, contributing to its authentic and unsettling atmosphere.
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