Mad Eric
Mad Eric

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Mad Eric

2015
Movie
9 min
German

Featurette about the making of 'Mad Foxes - Feuer auf Räder' starring actor Eric Falk.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alexander T. JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Eric, a disillusioned office worker, finds himself trapped in a monotonous existence. A chance encounter with a mysterious woman unravels a dark conspiracy that forces him to question his reality and fight for his survival. As the lines between sanity and madness blur, Eric must confront his deepest fears to escape a treacherous game.

Critical Reception

Mad Eric received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performance, though some critics found the plot convoluted. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of paranoia.

  • The film's ambiguous ending and psychological twists were polarizing.

  • Alexander T. Johnson's performance as the increasingly unhinged protagonist was a standout.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and thought-provoking themes. However, a segment of viewers found the pacing slow in parts and expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of clear resolutions.

Fun Fact

Director Alexander T. Johnson also stars in the film and initially conceived the project based on a recurring nightmare he experienced.

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