''Chain Mail'' is a 2015

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starring

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and

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. It was released on July 22, 2015, by

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. It was directed and co-written by

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The film earned negative reviews from film critics.

Synopsis

The movie follows a group of people who receive a

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. Some of them forward it along as requested, but some just ignore it. Subsequent events suggest the letter is cursed, resulting in people dying brutal and bloody deaths. Will the dark and black origins behind the cursed letter be unveiled before time runs out to stop the gruesome murders caused by the unknown evil itself?

Cast

Critical reception

''Chain Mail'' received negative reviews from film critics. Philbert Ortiz from clickthecity.com gave a 2 and a half stars saying " It isn't scary. It isn't affecting. It doesn't even make any sense. Its climax is a genuine mess, the film clearly trying to dig its way out of a bottomless narrative hole, leading to ridiculous sequences that make the characters look like complete morons. It doesn't feel like anyone really wanted to make this film, but it exists because of how the industry is run. It's all about showcasing young stars." Oggs Cruz from

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also gave a negative review from the film saying "On paper, Chain Mail is full of promise – but it doesn't really deliver."

References

External links

* {{Adolfo Alix Jr. 2015 films Philippine mystery films Philippine teen horror films Techno-horror films 2015 horror films Viva Films films 2010s Tagalog-language films 2010s English-language films Films directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.

Synopsis

Cast

Critical reception

See also

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