Crucified Island
Crucified Island

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Crucified Island

1968
Movie
85 min
Georgian

Based on true story of Georgian uprising on Texel. Insurrection of captured Soviet-Georgian soldiers conscripted into German Wehrmacht on Holland's Texel Island during German occupation of Holland

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: J. F. LawtonGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers find themselves stranded on a remote island after their boat sinks. As they struggle to survive, they begin to realize that they are not alone and that a sinister presence lurks in the shadows. Tensions rise as paranoia and distrust set in, leading to a desperate fight for survival against both the island's dangers and each other.

Critical Reception

Crucified Island was met with a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a horror film, with some praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling tone, while others found its plot convoluted and its scares predictable. Audience reactions were similarly polarized, with some appreciating its dark themes and others criticizing its slow pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen by some as an effective, albeit flawed, survival horror film.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a mixed bag. Many appreciated the dark and suspenseful atmosphere, noting that it kept them engaged. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the plot became too convoluted in the latter half and that some of the character motivations were unclear.

Fun Fact

The desolate location chosen for the island was a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland, requiring extensive logistical planning for the cast and crew.

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