We're All Going to Die
We're All Going to Die

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We're All Going to Die

2024
Movie
93 min
English

Ben is worried. Overwhelmed by the world's encroaching crises, he travels from Brandenburg to London to Kansas to the Yucatan peninsula and many places in between, to find out how to cope with social and ecological collapse.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Richard ValentineGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

In a world where a mysterious plague causes uncontrollable laughter, a group of estranged friends must reunite to find a cure before the entire planet succumbs to a fatal hilarity. Their journey takes them through absurd scenarios and unexpected dangers as they confront not only the external threat but also their own fractured relationships.

Critical Reception

The film has garnered a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics praising its unique premise and dark humor, while some found the pacing uneven. Audiences have responded well to its blend of comedy and horror, appreciating its originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept and darkly comedic tone.

  • Noted for its surprisingly effective blend of laughter and dread.

  • Some reviewers pointed to occasional pacing issues that detracted from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's originality and the successful fusion of comedic and horror elements. Many enjoyed the bizarre premise and the unexpected twists, though a few found certain comedic beats didn't land as effectively.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'laughing plague' sound effect was created by layering recordings of actual human laughter with digitally altered animal sounds.

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