Quarantine
Quarantine

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Quarantine

2021
Movie
74 min
Russian

The main character of the film writes a diary. For over 20 years he has lived in a bunker and has not ventured outside. His only companions are ghosts of the past. He tries to find an explanation for the fateful course of events, which has destroyed the whole earth. The feeling of guilt does not leave him, as he believes that he could have prevented the apocalypse and the death of his beloved.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users55%
Director: Arun KumarGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself in a terrifying situation when she agrees to a remote job interview during a lockdown. Trapped in her apartment, she soon realizes that the threat is not just from the outside world, but from within her own building. As the night progresses, she must uncover the dark secrets of her apartment complex and confront a sinister presence to survive.

Critical Reception

Quarantine received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a contained thriller and the performance of its lead, many found the plot predictable, the pacing uneven, and the scares uninspired. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded genre of lockdown thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of a remote job interview gone wrong offers a timely premise for a thriller.

  • Priya Prakash Varrier delivers a commendable performance, carrying the film on her shoulders.

  • However, the predictable plot and lack of genuine scares ultimately fail to impress.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent attempt at a thriller, with some appreciating the suspense. However, many expressed disappointment with the predictable storyline and felt that the horror elements were not effective enough. The lead actress's performance was often highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely within a single apartment location to adhere to the lockdown theme and production constraints.

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alec1989

alec1989

In "Quarantine," Anatoly Bely delivers a captivating performance as Felix, a man who has sequestered himself in a bunker for over 20 years following a global catastrophe and quarantine. The film's title, "Quarantine," not only refers to the...