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This Side of Resurrection
The film tells the story of a sister and a brother, Inês and Rafael. Since the divorce of their parents, their family never saw Rafael again. Inês runs away from home looking for him when she is told he is back at the Guincho Beach and surfing again. Rafael is an ex-surf champion who everyday gets himself inside the most dangerous waves to test the limits of his life. When the two brothers meet, Guincho makes them come together in a promise of paradise on earth, as it was the last place where their family lived together and in happiness. But Inês is surprised one day when she finds her brother looking fixedly to the Serra de Sintra mountain range, where the Convent of the Capuchos, which once was his refuge, is. She fears having brought him back the memories of the separation of their parents. Rafael is in a crisis of faith. When one day he disappears, Inês knows he went back to the convent, and she starts doing what she can to bring him back to her.
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Plot Summary
A young couple's idyllic life is shattered when their newborn son begins to exhibit disturbing, possibly supernatural, behavior. As the child's actions become increasingly violent and inexplicable, the parents are forced to confront the terrifying possibility that something sinister has taken root in their home. They must race against time to uncover the truth before their family is consumed by darkness.
Critical Reception
This Side of Resurrection received largely negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the potential for atmospheric horror, the film was generally criticized for its reliance on familiar genre tropes and a lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on overused horror clichés.
Lacks originality and fails to generate genuine scares.
Performances are generally unconvincing, further weakening the narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'This Side of Resurrection' are scarce, but available feedback suggests a general disappointment with its predictable plot and lack of compelling elements. Viewers often found the film to be a tedious watch with little to offer fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
Director Daniel Myrick is also known for co-directing the groundbreaking found-footage horror film 'The Blair Witch Project'.
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