Covet
Covet

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Covet

2018
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
English

Lured by lust and driven by desire, what would you risk to taste your most taboo craving? Sex with the hot young neighbor or seduced by a fresh-faced student, forbidden girl-next-door fantasies come to fruition in Covet.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Paul TanterGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

When a financially struggling young woman takes a job as a house-sitter for a wealthy family, she discovers a dark secret hidden within the luxurious home. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where her own life is on the line. The job turns from a potential escape to a terrifying trap.

Critical Reception

Covet received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original thriller experience. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative storyline that offers little in the way of surprise.

  • Character development is sparse, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the protagonist's plight.

  • Despite a few tense moments, the execution falls short of its suspenseful ambitions.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google reviews is largely unavailable for this title, with limited data to indicate specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which is evident in some of its production values.

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