Hold Your Breath

Synopsis

Hold Your Breath is a 2012 horror thriller centered on a terrifying urban legend. When a group of college students decides to spend the night in an abandoned hospital as part of a dare, they soon discover that the nightmare they feared might be real. The film follows their struggle to survive when malevolent forces, tied to the hospital's gruesome past, begin to close in on them. Katrina Bowden leads the cast, bringing a mix of vulnerability and determination as the characters face escalating terror. Combining suspenseful moments with classic haunted house elements, Hold Your Breath explores themes of fear, friendship, and survival.

Cast

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  Katrina Bowden

  Jerry

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  Randy Wayne

  Johnny

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  Erin Marie Hogan

  Natasha

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  Steve Hanks

  McBride

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  Joshua Michael Allen

  Young McBride

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  Jordan Pratt-Thatcher

  Heath

Reviews

Hold Your Breath has generally received negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. On IMDb, the film holds a low rating of 3.3 out of 10, indicating widespread dissatisfaction. Critics have pointed out the movie's reliance on clichés and a predictable plot, which fails to bring anything fresh to the horror genre. For instance, reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes gave it low scores, criticizing the film's lack of genuine scares and character development. Some reviewers noted that the film's atmosphere and setting offered potential but were undermined by weak dialogue and uneven pacing. On Metacritic, while the film does not have an aggregated score due to limited reviews, individual critiques mention that despite Katrina Bowden’s effort, the movie falls short of being an engaging horror experience. However, a few viewers have noted that fans of traditional, low-budget horror might find some nostalgic enjoyment in its straightforward, no-frills approach. Overall, Hold Your Breath is seen as a forgettable entry in the horror genre that struggles to hold the audience's attention.