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The Empty Man

The Empty Man

October 22, 2020· 2h 17m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.2

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.2
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12 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Paul discovers massive ancient humanoid skeleton in cave

9.0at 15m
Lowest Moment

James brutally beats cult member Garrett for information

4.5at 1h 55m
Biggest Swing

The film plummets from its acclaimed opening prologue to a disjointed middle section that loses narrative coherence.

The Empty Man starts exceptionally strong with a universally praised 25-minute Bhutan prologue that showcases atmospheric horror at its finest. However, the film struggles significantly with pacing and coherence in its middle sections, becoming increasingly disjointed despite interesting philosophical concepts. While some reviewers appreciated its ambitious cosmic horror elements and intellectual depth, many felt it ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying payoff after its compelling opening.

12 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Four friends hiking in Ura Valley Bhutan mountains
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Paul discovers massive ancient humanoid skeleton in cave⬆ Peak moment
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Ruthie kills Greg and Fiona then jumps off cliff
5.0
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Davara explains Empty Man summoning ritual with bridge bottle
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James investigates Pontifex Institute cult and tulpa beliefs
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James and Nora's affair during family tragedy revealed
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James brutally beats cult member Garrett for information⬇ Lowest moment
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Amanda reveals James is tulpa vessel for Empty Man
5.0
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