The Conference
The Conference

Movie spotlight

The Conference

2023
Movie
101 min
Swedish

A ragtag group of public sector employees battle not only their own discord but also a bloodthirsty killer during a seemingly innocuous retreat.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Patrik EklundGenres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of employees attends a corporate conference in a remote hotel to boost team spirit. However, their team-building exercises quickly turn into a desperate fight for survival when a mysterious killer begins to stalk them. The once-harmonious gathering devolves into a chaotic and bloody struggle as they uncover dark secrets about their company and each other.

Critical Reception

The Conference received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its dark humor and gory set pieces while noting its somewhat predictable plot. Audience reception leaned towards enjoyment of its over-the-top violence and comedic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its blend of dark comedy and visceral horror.

  • Noted for creative and often shocking gore effects.

  • Some critics found the plot to be derivative of other slasher films.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, appreciating the film's humor and violence, though some found it to be a standard genre entry.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Patrik Eklund, also directed episodes of the popular Swedish crime drama 'The Bridge'.

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