Dark Hearts
Dark Hearts

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Dark Hearts

2019
Movie
26 min
German

When Liv’s criminal mother is arrested, she has to move into a girls’ residential group. There, caught between her past and a new love interest, she must decide for the first time on how to continue her life.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Ethan PhillipsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A struggling musician discovers a supernatural secret within the house he inherits from his grandmother. He soon finds himself entangled in a dark mystery involving his family's past and the sinister forces that reside within the walls. As he delves deeper, he must confront the true nature of his inheritance and the terrifying consequences that come with it.

Critical Reception

Dark Hearts received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. Audiences found some elements intriguing, but the overall execution failed to resonate widely.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted narrative and a lack of genuine scares.

  • Performances are serviceable but cannot elevate the material.

  • Visuals are occasionally striking, but not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dark Hearts is largely unavailable through standard aggregation platforms. General sentiment suggests a polarizing experience, with some viewers appreciating the atmospheric attempt while others found it disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, with the primary house used for filming being a real, historic location with its own rumored hauntings.

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