Subdue the Devil
Subdue the Devil

Subdue the Devil

2022Movie82 minMandarin

A folk story about Zhou Chu appeared in the 430 book A New Account of the Tales of the World and proved to be very popular. Zhou Chu, a young man with supernatural power, is stubborn and rebellious, always doing bad things with good intentions, and is regarded as an outsider by the people of Wu County. One night, in order to save the children outside the city, Zhou Chu killed the white-fronted tiger demon, but unexpectedly, the tiger king (played by Chen Guokun) comes to people of Wu.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ethan WillsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote, isolated mansion from a distant relative, only to discover that the property is haunted by a malevolent entity. As she delves deeper into the house's dark history, she uncovers a series of disturbing rituals and a sinister pact that binds her family to the entity, forcing her to confront her own sanity and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Subdue the Devil received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Jena Malone. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven in the latter half.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
  • Jena Malone's performance is a standout, anchoring the film with a compelling portrayal of a woman under duress.
  • Some critics noted that the film treads familiar supernatural horror territory without offering significant innovation.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's chilling atmosphere and effective suspense, with many appreciating the performances. Some viewers found the ending to be slightly disappointing or felt the plot relied on common horror tropes.

Fun Fact

The isolated mansion used for filming was a real, centuries-old estate with a documented history of alleged paranormal activity, which the filmmakers found added to the authentic creepiness of the location.

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