THE VAULT

Symptoms (1974) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

Last night I dreamt that they had returned. They were here again…

The Premise

A young woman is invited by her girlfriend, who lives in an English country mansion, to stay there with her. The estate, however, isn't quite what it seems--and neither is the friend who issued the invitation.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Symptoms taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of psychological horror, symptoms continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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