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The Harrowing

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The Harrowing

2018

Mystery & Thriller

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Haunted by the ritualistic killing of his best friend, a vice detective goes under cover in a forensic hospital and is plunged into his own personal hell.

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James Turner

Flickering Myth

The Harrowing is a solid horror film with more than enough intrigue to keep you hooked throughout its 110 minute runtime.

Rated: 3/5

May 12, 2020

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Adam Mock

Film Inquiry

The Harrowing promises such supernatural offerings only to deliver a bland, soft-focus thriller with none of the scares.

Mar 20, 2019

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Norman Gidney

Film Threat

There are literally no surprises here as the film leans heavy on convention while expecting that it may, somehow, surprise you.

Rated: 5/10

Jan 15, 2019

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Courtney Button

Starburst

Tompkins and entertaining effects keep things moving, but it's let down by a plot that never effectively unravels, instead just relying on the unreliable protagonist trope.

Rated: 3/10

Jan 2, 2019

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Abbie Bernstein

Assignment X

This is a very tricky kind of storytelling. While Keeyes gives us some interesting imagery, along with some very graphic bloodshed, he loses control of momentum on the Moebius strip.

Rated: B-

Jan 2, 2019

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Keeyes story blends fantasy horror with seedy crime syndicate concepts that are poignant to real world issues. It is quite a heady storyline with a deeper meaning snaked through the film, revealing a larger story at play. It isnt a new idea to use a plotline as a metaphor of sorts to tell a bigger story , but Keeyes gets gritty and almost masterful in his attempt in a most creative way. The characters are fully realized. Easily recognizable, even as unsavory as most are, and you can connect with their plight. "The Harrowing" is a transitional nightmare that plays with perceptions. Although at times the film hits lags with wordy clichÃ (C) dialog, there is not a moment you forget what you are watching. Mostly because the horror of the previous scenes or the understanding that things are going to get even more horrible afterwards. There are a few moments that hurt "The Harrowing". During the midway point as things get clearer, during the story transition, the story gets a bit muddled in the beginning. Luckily just as it feels Keeves could be heading off the rails , the muddle fades and the story rebounds and kicks in to high gear. You still are made to watch the story unfold with a big question mark overhead, but that is intentioal. Overall "The Harrowing" is a killer movie. The special effects are stellar, both CGI and practical. I felt like I was watching a true modern giallo, with all the blood and gore a horror fan could want for. The creature design, what time it is on screen is awesome, I wanted more of it. Definitely check this one out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Great film for the genre. Lots of fun and kept me guessing until the end

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/18

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Synopsis

Haunted by the ritualistic killing of his best friend, a vice detective goes under cover in a forensic hospital and is plunged into his own personal hell.

Director: Jon Keeyes
Producer: Jon Keeyes, Matthew Tompkins
Screenwriter: Jon Keeyes
Production Co: Highland Myst Entertainment, Cableye Cinematics, Wolfclan Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2018

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