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Fixation
Dora, a young woman at the center of an unusual murder trial, is subjected to a psychiatric evaluation, and as the tests become more personal — and frightening — she begins to question the true motives of her doctor and is forced to live through the recreations of her past.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by past trauma, finds herself in a remote cabin where she becomes obsessed with a local legend. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront the darkness within and without to survive.
Critical Reception
Fixation received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while others found its pacing and narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong central performance by Victoria Bromley.
Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't always pay off and a story that treads familiar ground.
Some viewers found the psychological aspects compelling, while others felt it lacked originality.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the suspenseful build-up and Bromley's portrayal of a troubled protagonist. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the film ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying or surprising conclusion.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a remote area to enhance the sense of isolation and unease, with the director Victoria Bromley also starring in the lead role.
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