First Date

When a shy, unassuming man decides to ask out his longtime crush for a dinner date, he gets more than he bargained for when his blind date turns out to be a deadly, cat-and-mouse game. The evening takes a sharp turn into a night of survival as they discover they are not alone and the restaurant's clientele are all willing participants in a macabre feast.

First Date was met with generally mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences, who often highlighted its unique blend of dark humor and gore, and its inventive premise. While some found the plot occasionally predictable, many praised its energetic execution and commitment to its B-movie horror aesthetic.

• Praised for its fun, grindhouse-style premise and gore.
• Appreciated for its dark humor and unique take on the dinner date trope.
• Some found the plot to be a bit thin but enjoyed the overall execution.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'First Date,' appreciating its unique and bloody concept and its humorous approach to horror. Many found it to be a fun, albeit somewhat predictable, genre film.

The film was shot in Los Angeles and was recognized for its practical effects and low-budget ingenuity in the horror community.