Haute tension

A group of thrill-seeking teenagers decides to spend a weekend in an abandoned, supposedly haunted hospital. As they explore the derelict building, they begin to encounter strange occurrences and disturbing visions. They soon realize they are not alone and that a sinister presence within the hospital has sinister plans for them. Their fun outing quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival against a terrifying and unseen force.

Haute Tension (also known as 'High Tension') was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at a slasher-like atmosphere, while others criticized its lack of originality and character development.

• The film relies heavily on jump scares and gore without building significant suspense.

• The plot is considered derivative of earlier slasher films, offering little new to the genre.

• Performances are generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Haute Tension are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of strong positive sentiment, with common complaints including a predictable storyline and insufficient character engagement.

Despite its title, the original French film 'Haute Tension' (released in 2003) shares the English title 'High Tension' and is a completely different film from the 1994 American movie of the same name.