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Eviction
Eviction is a crime thriller that follows three friends down on their luck: Jackie, Chris, and Kenny. After Kenny gets evicted, they decide to break in and rob their greedy landlord's house whilst he's abroad. Unfortunately for them, the landlord's son Erik is in the house with them. As both parties slowly start to realise they're not alone, a seemingly easy job quickly spirals out of control, testing their friendship, loyalty, and morality to the absolute limits.
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Plot Summary
A successful author and her estranged husband attempt to reconnect by going to a remote cabin. However, their efforts are thwarted when a mysterious and dangerous individual begins to terrorize them. Trapped and desperate, they must fight for their survival against an unseen threat.
Critical Reception
Eviction received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its weak script and reliance on horror tropes.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic plot that fails to deliver genuine suspense.
Performances are a saving grace, but cannot elevate the weak material.
Relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable twists.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Eviction, but the limited feedback suggests a divided reception. Some viewers found it to be a serviceable thriller, while others were disappointed by its lack of originality.
Fun Fact
While marketed as a 2022 release, 'Eviction' had a very limited release and is primarily known through VOD platforms, leading to a lack of widespread critical attention and awards consideration.
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