Slant
Slant

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Slant

2022
Movie
112 min
English

Melbourne. 1999. Christmas time! In this darkly comic thriller, a career-crazed journalist dredges up the sordid secrets of an infamous socialite after her mysterious disappearance.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Rich RagsdaleGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip break down in a remote, abandoned town. They soon discover they are not alone as a terrifying presence begins to hunt them down. The group must fight for survival against a relentless and mysterious force that lurks in the shadows of the forgotten community.

Critical Reception

Slant (2022) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and lackluster execution. The film struggled to find a unique voice within the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for being predictable and lacking originality.

  • Panned for its slow pacing and uninspired scares.

  • The film's technical aspects and performances were largely deemed insufficient.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Slant were overwhelmingly negative, with viewers frequently citing a lack of genuine scares and a story that failed to engage.

Fun Fact

Director Rich Ragsdale also wrote and directed the 2015 horror film 'The Haunting of Blackburne House'.

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