CLAIREvoyant
CLAIREvoyant

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CLAIREvoyant

2018
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Best friends and roommates Claire and Ruby pretend to be fortune tellers to make fast rent money and avoid eviction, but things get weird when Claire turns out to have real psychic abilities.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Gigi KennealyGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman named Claire begins to experience unsettling visions of the future after a traumatic event. As her premonitions become more frequent and vivid, she struggles to distinguish between reality and hallucination. Her newfound abilities draw the attention of a shadowy organization that seeks to exploit her gift, forcing Claire to confront her own sanity and the dangerous path her clairvoyance has set her upon.

Critical Reception

CLAIREvoyant received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Reviewers often praised its atmospheric tension and the central performance, while some noted pacing issues and a somewhat predictable plot trajectory. The film was particularly lauded for its attempt to blend psychological drama with supernatural horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing inconsistent.

  • The blend of psychological horror and supernatural mystery was a common highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's intriguing premise and the compelling portrayal of the protagonist's descent into her psychic abilities. Many viewers appreciated the suspenseful build-up and the film's ability to create a sense of unease, although a few found the ending to be less impactful than expected.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for Gigi Kennealy. Won Best Cinematography at the Fantasia International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Gigi Kennealy, who also stars as the titular character, drew inspiration for Claire's visions from personal experiences with lucid dreaming and a fascination with the psychology of perception.

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