Incubus: New Beginnings
Incubus: New Beginnings

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Incubus: New Beginnings

2023
Movie
70 min
English

Six college friends in their late thirties reunite to support one of them going through a divorce. All of them are at crossroads in their lives and looking for a fresh start. An Incubus demon enlists the aid of two ghosts to help terrorize them as he seeks to impregnate the women and take their babies back to hell.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: David M. ReyesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves in a remote town plagued by a demonic entity. As they try to escape, they uncover the town's dark history and realize they are not just being hunted, but are part of an ancient ritual.

Critical Reception

Incubus: New Beginnings received a generally mixed reception, with critics praising its atmosphere and some effective scares, but often criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reactions were also divided, with some enjoying its traditional horror elements and others finding it derivative of other films in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and occasional jump scares.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that relies heavily on horror tropes.

  • Some reviewers found the creature design and visual effects to be a strong point.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. Many appreciated the attempts at building suspense and the effective use of sound design. However, a common complaint was the lack of a truly unique story and characters that felt a bit generic.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with the director reportedly utilizing practical effects and natural lighting to create a more visceral and eerie atmosphere.

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