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There's Something Wrong with the Children
Margaret and Ben take a weekend trip with longtime friends Ellie and Thomas and their two young children. Eventually, Ben begins to suspect something supernatural is occurring when the kids behave strangely after disappearing into the woods overnight.
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Plot Summary
A couple on a weekend getaway with their friends' two young children begin to suspect supernatural forces when the kids start behaving strangely. As the unsettling incidents escalate, the adults find themselves in a terrifying fight for survival against an unseen entity influencing the children.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its premise intriguing but ultimately failing to deliver a cohesive or satisfying horror experience. While some appreciated the attempts at psychological tension and unsettling atmosphere, others criticized the predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent pacing.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its horror elements with its narrative, leading to a disjointed viewing experience.
While the concept is potentially chilling, the execution falls short, relying on familiar horror tropes without adding fresh perspectives.
Performances are generally decent, but they can't quite salvage a script that feels underdeveloped and anticlimactic.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film offers a few jump scares and an eerie atmosphere, it ultimately disappoints with a confusing storyline and a lack of genuine terror. Many viewers found the ending abrupt and the overall plot predictable.
Fun Fact
Director Roxanne Benjamin is also known for her work in horror anthologies, having directed segments in 'Southbound' and 'XX'.
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