In the Fire
In the Fire

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In the Fire

2023
Movie
87 min
English

A doctor from New York travels to a remote plantation in the 1890s to care for a disturbed boy who seems to have inexplicable abilities. She begins treating the child, but in doing so, ignites a war between science and religion as the local priest believes the boy is possessed by the devil and the cause of the village's woes.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users58%
Director: Eduardo RodríguezGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1970s rural Colombia, a determined psychiatrist travels to a remote village to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances and strange occurrences. She soon finds herself entangled in the local community's deep-seated superstitions and a growing fear of the supernatural. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark secrets and confronts a sinister presence that threatens not only her own sanity but also the lives of the villagers.

Critical Reception

In the Fire received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others criticized its pacing and predictable plot. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating its horror elements and others finding it underwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and engaging lead performance.

  • Criticized for a slow build-up and familiar horror tropes.

  • Some found the mystery intriguing, while others felt it lacked a satisfying resolution.

Google audience: Google users appear to be divided on "In the Fire." While some appreciated the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the performance of its lead actress, many found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the horror elements less impactful than expected.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Colombia, aiming to capture the authentic atmosphere of the 1970s setting and the isolated rural environment.

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This gothic psycho-supernatural thriller that tells the story of an alienist, Grace Burnham (Amber Heard), that travels to a remote village in the 1890s to help a little boy, Martin Marquez (Lorenzo Zaini), exhibiting behavioral peculiariti...