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Cold Creepy Feeling
A young couple, Lisa Younger and Jared Vandenberg, escape the Los Angeles rat race for the quiet life in Joshua Tree, California but paranormal visions and voices quickly turn the house of their dreams into a house of nightmares. They enlist the help of a spiritualist, Alex Damiano, to help exorcise the premises but this only awakens and angers the demonic presence that lurks within. When the town Sherriff, Dennis Woodruff, becomes involved, he discovers that another family mysteriously disappeared 10 years earlier without a trace and he also becomes entangled in the web of evil horror.
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Plot Summary
A successful horror novelist, haunted by a past trauma, retreats to a secluded cabin to write her next book. However, as she delves deeper into her work, the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur. Strange occurrences and unsettling visions plague her, suggesting that a malevolent presence might be lurking just outside her door, or perhaps, within her own mind.
Critical Reception
Cold Creepy Feeling, a direct-to-video horror film, received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and the performances of its seasoned cast, many found the plot predictable and the scares derivative of other, more successful horror franchises. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, often being criticized for its low-budget feel and conventional storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to build suspense but ultimately relies on familiar horror tropes.
Performances from the cast, including Alexandra Paul and Dean Cain, are a highlight but can't entirely salvage the predictable narrative.
The low-budget production values are evident throughout, detracting from the intended atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Cold Creepy Feeling are scarce due to its direct-to-video release, with limited available feedback indicating a mixed-to-negative sentiment. Some viewers found it a passable, low-key thriller, while others felt it lacked originality and sufficient scares.
Fun Fact
Despite the presence of several recognizable actors from the 80s and 90s, such as Alexandra Paul, Dean Cain, and Tracey Gold, the film did not receive any major award nominations or wins.
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