Bedeviled (2016 film) controversy
"Bedeviled" is a 2016 American horror film that revolves around a group of friends who are terrorized by a malevolent spirit that manifests itself through a mobile app. The film was directed by Abel Vang and Burlee Vang and starred Saxon Sharbino, Bonnie Morgan, and Brandon Soo Hoo.
The film courted controversy upon its release due to its depiction of suicide and mental health issues. Mental health advocates criticized the film for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about mental illness and for using suicide as a plot device.
Additionally, the film faced accusations of plagiarism, with some critics claiming that it borrowed heavily from the Japanese horror film "One Missed Call" and the American horror film "The Ring".
Despite the controversy, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some praising its scares and others criticizing its derivative plot and stereotypical characters.
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