A reality TV crew locks themselves in a haunted asylum, finding relentless, chilling horror as their final episode unfolds.
Suspenseful and bleak. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on AMC+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free), Pluto TV (free), YouTube (free) and 2 more.
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: intense fear, lots of jump scares and strong violence.
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A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evidence of paranormal activity as they shoot what ends up becoming their final episode.
No. Brace yourself.
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