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Take Me Away
Abdul Rauf is a novelist. On his journey to find inspiration in the war-torn Vietnam, Rauf loses a friend in a battle. He feels the destruction of human dignity in war. In addition, Rauf fails to win the love of Bulan, the girl of his dream as her mother considers that he has no future. When he goes to Singapore, he meets Kartika, the guitar player and daughter of Dr. Ibrahim Mahmud M.A., an Indonesian dictionary researcher. Kartika happens to be a friend of Rauf’s cousin, Ria, and they have just returned from Tokyo and stopped in Singapore to visit Ria’s parent who is a diplomat. Kartika, who is spoiled by her father, is attracted to Rauf and they fall in love. Kartika’s father does not like Rauf as the latter once dubbed him as a lice-seeking grandpa. Dr. Mahmud then becomes sympathetic after he reads Rauf’s latest novel given to him by Kartika.
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Plot Summary
In this slasher film, a group of young people on a camping trip find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the area and the people around them. The film culminates in a terrifying confrontation where the survivors must fight for their lives against the relentless antagonist.
Critical Reception
Take Me Away (1981) is a relatively obscure entry in the slasher subgenre of horror films. It received minimal critical attention upon its release and is primarily known among dedicated fans of 1980s horror. Contemporary reviews were scarce, but later retrospectives often categorize it as a derivative work that adheres closely to the conventions of films like 'Friday the 13th' and 'Halloween'. Audience reception is generally lukewarm, with many acknowledging its place within the genre's history but few singling it out for exceptional merit.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on familiar slasher tropes and jump scares.
Features a somewhat predictable plot with limited character development.
Offers a decent amount of gore and suspense for fans of the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in northern California and struggled to gain wide distribution upon its initial release, contributing to its cult status among certain horror film enthusiasts.
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