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A Retribution
In the late 1960s, when the young Jewish businessman’s son Victor Dessauer fails to secure just punishment for the Nazi concentration camp commandant who tortured his parents, he resolves to take the law into his own hands.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a remote lighthouse, only to discover it holds a dark secret tied to her family's past. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she becomes trapped by a malevolent force that seeks to consume her.
Critical Reception
A Retribution received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with praise for its atmosphere and visuals but criticism for its predictable plot and pacing.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking but narratively weak, relying too heavily on jump scares.
Attempts to blend psychological horror with supernatural elements, but doesn't fully succeed.
Fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion despite a promising premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's underdeveloped story and lack of originality, though some appreciated the attempt at creating a spooky atmosphere.
Fun Fact
The isolated setting of the lighthouse was chosen to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia and dread, with much of the film being shot on location.
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