IMDb 5.9 2021 HD

Aversion

Aversion

2021
Horror
9 min NR USA
5.9 IMDB

8 People with different phobias are locked away. They have to try and overcome them to survive.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Danica-Rae Miles / Aaron Kamp
Starring
Rina Mousavi / Dimitrios Christodoulakis / Tristan Balz / Jesse Hislop / Fiona Cooper / Amanda Corrie / Brittany Fenwick / Kate Elder

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense psychological suspenseful fear survival claustrophobic challenging unsettling compelling thought-provoking uneven dread

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 29, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly gripping exploration of the human psyche, 'Aversion' traps its audience alongside its characters in a masterful display of psychological tension. The film's strength lies in its simple yet profound premise: eight individuals must conquer their deepest…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 29, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Aversion' attempts to weave a psychological thriller around a group of people battling their phobias in confinement. The premise is certainly intriguing, offering a potent metaphor for overcoming personal demons. The cast, including Rina Mousavi and Dimitrios Christodoulakis,…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central conceit of 'Aversion' is undeniably its strongest asset: a group of individuals forced to face their phobias for survival. This setup provides a rich tapestry for exploring human psychology under duress. Jesse Hislop and Fiona Cooper…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Aversion' presents a starkly realised vision of fear as the ultimate adversary. Eight souls, each ensnared by their individual anxieties, find themselves in a crucible where survival is inextricably linked to conquering their phobias. The performances, led by…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This confined thriller hinges on a potent, if familiar, concept: eight individuals, each crippled by a specific phobia, must confront their deepest fears to survive. The premise itself is fertile ground for psychological drama, and director [Director's Name,…

FAQs

The film leverages its core concept of phobias by creating a high-stakes environment where these personal terrors become the primary antagonists. Each character's specific fear is not merely a character trait but a direct obstacle to their survival. This forces them into direct confrontation with what they dread most, generating significant psychological drama and suspense. The effectiveness of the film lies in how it explores whether individuals can truly conquer these ingrained anxieties when their lives depend on it.