Screwed
Screwed

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Screwed

2011
Movie
13 min
Korean

A man calls home one day. His wife doesn't answer the phone and his suspicions grow.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Dave SchultzGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A dark thriller that follows Jamie, a young woman struggling with addiction and a troubled past. After being released from rehab, she falls into a dangerous relationship with a charismatic but volatile man. As her life spirals further out of control, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and violence, forcing her to confront her demons and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Screwed (2011) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its gritty portrayal of addiction and desperation, others found its plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often overlooked in discussions of independent thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and lead performance in depicting a downward spiral.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and stereotypical character portrayals.

  • Found to be a bleak and often unengaging exploration of addiction and its consequences.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Screwed' (2011) is not widely available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on this platform.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Dave Schultz, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and observations of urban decay and social issues.

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