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Marbles
The episodic film MARBLES consists of several short stories about how women manipulate with men. About subtle blackmailings, about crying, about tears, about the ability to sacrifice oneself for a dream, about sex as a service, about the way we can use empathy. It all starts on the playground among children and death does not equal the end. As time goes by, a feminine mechanism of manipulation develops, shapes up, ripens until it reaches the stage of perfection. Individual short stories take place at a techno party as well as in a Catholic parsonage and they conclude in a content domestic routine of two old people which cannot be disrupted by anything – not even by death. The short stories about women of different age and lifestyle put together a story of one complete human life which was, thanks to the manipulation with others, lived according to the plan and at the same time and from the same reason wasted away.
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Plot Summary
Marbles is a low-budget horror film that follows a group of friends who become trapped in an abandoned mental institution. As they try to escape, they uncover the dark secrets of the facility and realize they are not alone. The group must fight for survival against a sinister presence within the walls.
Critical Reception
Marbles received a generally negative reception from critics, primarily due to its unoriginal plot, poor acting, and low production values. While some appreciated its attempts at creating atmosphere, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Fails to deliver on scares or suspense.
Suffers from a weak script and amateurish performances.
An uninspired and predictable horror flick.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Marbles are scarce, but available feedback generally aligns with critical assessments, citing its lack of originality and technical shortcomings.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at a real abandoned asylum, adding to its intended creepy atmosphere, though this also contributed to production challenges.
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