Chronicles of the Forgotten Rune
- Tagline
- An ancient curse awakens. Their knowledge is the key to survival.
- Description
- In the contemporary Nordic wilderness, a cynical teacher, Grouper Kelly, and a brilliant yet eccentric scientist, Cleave McCow-queen, stumble upon an ominous ancient rune. Guided by the enigmatic insights of Emilia Clarkerie, they embark on a perilous quest to unravel its mysteries. As they delve deeper into the unknown, they must confront their deepest fears and a haunting reality that blurs the line between myth and history. Directed by Kathryn Bigeowl, 'Chronicles of the Forgotten Rune' is an edge-of-your-seat journey where only the learned will survive.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 6.50
- ReleaseDate
- 08/25/2022
- Genre
- Horror
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
In the latest attempt to bewitch the box office, 'Chronicles of the Forgotten Rune' conjures little more than a yawn beneath its cloak of mystery and academic pretension. While the tagline promises an awakening of an ancient curse, what truly awakens is an audience's realization that they've seen this all before. Grouper Kelly and Cleave McCow-queen's performances muster as much excitement as a mandatory school lecture, and the enigmatic Emilia Clarkerie couldn't find her way out of a paper bag, let alone lead a perilous quest. Director Kathryn Bigeowl flutters aimlessly in her direction, lost in the Nordic woods of cinematic mediocrity. Between the forced dialogue and a plot that tiptoes the line between derivative and dull, the only rune worth reading here spells out 'forgettable'. The film's PG-13 rating ensures that it remains harmlessly bland, neither committing to the true darkness of its lore nor to a genuinely compelling narrative. As the credits roll, one may find themselves rummaging for any scrap of originality or emotional resonance, only to come up empty-handed.