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Leave

2022
Movie
106 min
Norwegian

A young woman tries to find her origins after having been abandoned as an infant at a cemetery wrapped in a cloth with satanic symbols, but as she gets closer to answers a malevolent spirit is telling her to leave.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users54%
Director: Jeannie DonohoeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman brings her estranged mother and daughter to a secluded house to confront a family curse. However, the house's dark past and a sinister presence begin to prey on their deepest fears and regrets, turning their reunion into a terrifying fight for survival. As the entity feeds on their trauma, they must uncover the truth behind the curse before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Leave (also known as Sister Midnight) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. However, some praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Alicia Silverstone, and appreciated its attempts at psychological horror within a contained setting. Audience scores were also generally low, indicating a lack of widespread appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the film boasts a strong lead performance, its reliance on familiar horror tropes and a sluggish pace undermines its potential.

  • The atmospheric setting and the exploration of familial trauma offer moments of genuine tension, but the execution ultimately falls short.

  • Critics found the plot predictable and the scares to be lacking originality, failing to deliver a truly memorable horror experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some appreciated the film's attempt at a more psychological approach to horror and the performances, many found the storyline to be cliché and the scares not impactful enough to be truly frightening. The pacing was also a common point of criticism.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed under the title "Sister Midnight" before being renamed "Leave" for its wider release.

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