The Harbinger

In the midst of a global pandemic, a young couple is desperate to reconnect with their friends, whom they haven't seen in months. They decide to host a game night, but when a mysterious entity begins to unleash terror, their reunion turns into a fight for survival. As the group tries to escape the malevolent force, they uncover dark secrets about each other and the true nature of the entity. The night escalates into a terrifying ordeal with deadly consequences.

The Harbinger received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise derivative and its execution lacking in originality and genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a pandemic-era horror film, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

• Attempts to capture the zeitgeist of the pandemic era with a horror twist.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes.

• Lacks originality and fails to deliver consistent scares or suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film to be derivative of other popular horror films and television shows. The concept of a pandemic-themed horror film was seen as timely by some, but the execution was often described as lazy and uninspired.

The film was written and directed by Will Wernick, who also stars in the movie and is known for directing the horror film 'Escape Room' (2017).