Awakening
Awakening

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Awakening

2021
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Russian

Investigator Pavel Frolov gets into a car accident. After that, his life is torn into two parallel realities — in one of them his son Kirill survived the disaster, in the other his wife Svetlana. Every morning, when Pavel wakes up, he finds himself alternately, in reality with his son, then with his wife. In each of these lives, he tries to find out who or what is behind the accident in order to try to connect the two realities together. And at the same time, to return the respect of his son and the love of his wife, to whom he often preferred work before.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Mark L. LesterGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this psychological thriller, a group of friends embarks on a camping trip that quickly descends into a nightmare. As they venture deeper into the woods, they uncover a dark secret about the land they are on, leading to terrifying encounters and a fight for survival against an unknown entity. The friends must confront their deepest fears to escape the cursed forest.

Critical Reception

Awakening received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempts at suspense and horror elements, many felt the film failed to deliver a truly original or frightening experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with praise for the atmosphere sometimes overshadowed by criticisms of pacing and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with an uninspired plot that relies on familiar horror tropes.

  • While the atmosphere attempts to build tension, it ultimately falls flat.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce, but reviews that are available suggest a divided opinion. Some viewers found the film to be a decent, albeit forgettable, horror flick, while others expressed disappointment with its execution and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the dense forests of Georgia, USA, contributing to its intended atmosphere of isolation and dread.

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