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Unfounded

2016Movie16 minEnglish

Short film directed by Ian Barling

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Michael FloresGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into an abandoned asylum rumored to be haunted, seeking to debunk local legends. As they delve deeper into the decaying corridors, they discover that the asylum's dark history is more real than they imagined, and they become trapped with the malevolent forces that reside within. Their quest for truth quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival against a terrifying entity.

Critical Reception

Unfounded received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired scares, and weak character development. While some acknowledged the film's attempt at creating atmosphere, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality in the found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes without adding anything new.
  • Lacks genuine scares and fails to build suspense effectively.
  • The found-footage style offers little novelty and often detracts from the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception for Unfounded is scarce, with little available data from Google users to provide a comprehensive summary of likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with much of the cast and crew being local talent from the area where the asylum was filmed.

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