Pandemonium
Director: Quarxx
Actors: Arben Bajraktaraj, Hugo Dillon, Ophélia Kolb
PlotInside a decrepit mansion on the fringes of society, grizzled ex-convict Viktor receives a mysterious package that contains a cryptic map. Alongside his younger, impulsive accomplice, Alexis, they embark on a harrowing journey to uncover the secrets hidden within an abandoned asylum rumored to be haunted by malevolent spirits. As they delve deeper into the asylum's dark and labyrinthine corridors, the duo encounters ominous signs of previous inhabitants and spectral apparitions that seem disturbingly real. Skepticism and fear entwine as their surroundings begin to warp their perceptions, making it seem like the asylum's sinister history is coming alive around them.
Outside, Emma, a determined journalist with a tragic past connected to the asylum, is on a mission to expose its secrets. She follows leads that converge with Viktor and Alexis' path, building tension and unearthing long-forgotten truths that the establishment has buried. As the atmosphere becomes increasingly oppressive and the hauntings more aggressive, the characters' motives shift from curiosity to survival. The asylum's dark past reveals itself piece by piece, leading to chilling confrontations and uncertain alliances. By the halfway point, their fates are precariously balanced, and the true nature of the malevolence within the asylum begins to manifest in terrifying ways.
Writers: Quarxx
Release Date: 23 May 2024
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: N/A
Country: France
Language: French
Home Video Reviews
Pandemonium's audacious visual style and solid technical merits captivate, though its thematic focus may feel fragmented.
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