Lullaby
Lullaby

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Lullaby

2021
Movie
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Bengali

An "expert of writer's block" helps Bodhisattva, a successful writer, in realizing the sub-conscious impact of a childhood trauma that is behind his writer's block.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users20%
Director: John R. LeonettiGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A new mother, exhausted and disoriented from lack of sleep, discovers a lullaby her mother-in-law used to sing to her husband may be responsible for a generations-long curse within his family. As she delves into the song's dark history, she realizes it holds the key to her child's survival.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many citing the slow pacing and derivative horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a few jump scares but ultimately relies on familiar horror tropes.

  • The premise shows potential but is hampered by a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Fails to deliver a truly terrifying or original experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a predictable horror flick with some moments of tension, but generally felt it didn't live up to its potential. Common complaints included a slow burn and a lack of genuine scares.

Fun Fact

The lullaby featured in the film is an original composition created specifically for the movie, intended to sound both soothing and unsettling.

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