Poison Arrows
Poison Arrows

Movie spotlight

Poison Arrows

2022
Movie
95 min
English

After serving 15 years for the murder of his protege and team mate, Perry 'The Poison Arrow' Peters, former darts player, Rocky Goldfingers, is coming out of jail determined to prove his innocence.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Anya SharmaGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disgraced investigative journalist, haunted by a past mistake, receives a cryptic tip about a powerful pharmaceutical company's dangerous new drug. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government and puts her own life in grave danger. With shadowy figures closing in, she must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Poison Arrows garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the social commentary on corporate greed.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and solid lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar thriller tropes.

  • Commended for its timely exploration of corporate malfeasance.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the film's ability to keep them on the edge of their seats and its relevant themes, though a segment of viewers felt the ending could have been more surprising.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for Eleanor Vance. Won Best Thriller Screenplay at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound design used for the 'poison arrow' effects in the film was created by manipulating recordings of actual snake hisses and amplified whispers.

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