Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes

Movie spotlight

Unnatural Causes

2023
Movie
129 min
English

Whether it's bots in the bloodstream, a silent stranger by the road or even a single, all-consuming thought, death comes in peculiar forms in this wildly creative collection of shorts, offering five gruesome tales of the strange and the unnatural.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users55%
Director: Ramin NiamiGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A cynical and disillusioned New York City detective investigates a series of seemingly unrelated murders. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that implicates powerful figures and forces her to confront her own past demons. The case becomes personal as she races against time to expose the truth before becoming the killer's next victim.

Critical Reception

Unnatural Causes received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension but criticism for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found the film to be a serviceable thriller that struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty urban atmosphere and the lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and an overreliance on genre tropes.

  • Some found the twists to be too convoluted or unbelievable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and detective work, while others found the storyline confusing and the resolution unsatisfying. The film's pacing and character development were common points of contention.

Fun Fact

Director Ramin Niami, also known for 'The Killer Inside Me,' stated that he aimed to create a noir-infused thriller that explored the darker aspects of human nature and the justice system.

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patient1

patient1

The stories change with directors, but the subjects have an underlying feeling of woe and impending tragedy. The 1st segment is heartbreaking at what we do daily to anything not of our species, the horrors we'll put another creature throu...