Crematorium
In the 1990s, an unscrupulous builder, who has amassed a large fortune with agricultural companies, goes into business on the Spanish coast. After the death of his brother, he creates a large business and urban development network that makes him the most powerful man in Misent, an imaginary city in the Spanish Levant.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women finds themselves trapped in an abandoned crematorium after a car accident. As they try to find a way to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the place and realize they are not alone. The building holds a sinister past, and a malevolent presence seems determined to keep them there forever.
Critical Reception
Crematorium received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing a lack of originality and weak character development as major drawbacks.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.
- The film struggles with pacing and fails to build sufficient suspense.
- Performances are generally weak, further detracting from the viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce, but those available indicated disappointment with the film's generic plot and ineffective scares. Many felt it failed to deliver on the promise of its premise.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Italy, and despite its dark theme, it was released direct-to-video in some international markets.
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