Pulse

A young woman, driven by a cryptic message from her recently deceased mother, travels to a remote Swedish village. There, she uncovers a dark secret involving a local legend and a series of disappearances that seem to be connected to a supernatural force known as 'The Pulse'. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in increasing danger, fighting for her survival against an ancient evil.

Pulse received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the film's atmosphere unsettling but criticized its pacing and underdeveloped plot. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at folk horror and dread, while others found it to be confusing and lacking in scares.

• Praised for its eerie and isolated atmosphere.

• Criticized for a slow build-up and a convoluted narrative.

• Some found the folk horror elements intriguing, but many felt the film failed to deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely unenthusiastic. Those who commented often found the film to be a slow burn with an unsatisfying conclusion, with some acknowledging the visual style but lamenting the lack of clear storytelling.

The film is based on the novel 'The Pulse' by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, who also wrote the novel 'Let the Right One In'.