This Was a Mistake
This Was a Mistake

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This Was a Mistake

2022
Movie
6 min
English

A crime gone wrong only gets worse as the criminals are forced to take two unwitting hostages caught in the back of their car.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Jonathan Van TullekenGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple on a road trip to a remote cabin encounters a series of increasingly disturbing events. Their initial excitement turns to fear as they realize they may have stumbled into something far more dangerous than they could have imagined. The isolated setting and dwindling cell service amplify their growing paranoia and desperation to escape.

Critical Reception

This Was a Mistake received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling tone, many found its plot predictable and its execution lacking in originality. The film struggled to find a wide audience, with many viewers deeming it derivative of other, more successful thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a suspenseful premise that unfortunately fails to deliver a satisfying payoff.

  • The film relies too heavily on genre tropes without offering fresh perspectives.

  • While the acting is competent, the weak script ultimately undermines the tension.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed with 'This Was a Mistake', citing a lack of originality and a predictable plot. Many felt the film failed to live up to its suspenseful setup, with some viewers finding it disappointing and forgettable. Positive comments were scarce, often focusing on isolated moments of tension rather than the overall narrative.

Fun Fact

The remote cabin setting was chosen to enhance the feeling of isolation and claustrophobia, with much of the filming taking place in a real, secluded location.

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