Coffin Screw
Coffin Screw

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Coffin Screw

2023
Movie
18 min
English

After finding some relics in an open grave, two young siblings share an up-close experience with death at the cause of their own hand.

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Google Users20%
Director: Justin LeeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip to a music festival find themselves stranded in a small, eerie town. When they seek refuge in a seemingly abandoned funeral home, they discover it's a hunting ground for a sadistic killer, forcing them to fight for their lives against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Coffin Screw received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gore over substance. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many citing a lack of originality and poor execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on gratuitous violence and jump scares.

  • Lacks originality and feels like a rehash of countless other slasher films.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to create any emotional investment.

Google audience: Google users largely disliked Coffin Screw, with many finding the plot nonsensical and the acting subpar. The film's excessive gore and lack of a coherent story were common complaints, leading to a generally poor audience reception.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2023, the film's production was significantly delayed and it was filmed in a remote location to cut costs.

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