Deadline
In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a road trip decide to take a shortcut through a remote, wooded area. Their car breaks down, leaving them stranded and isolated. As night falls, they discover they are not alone and are being hunted by a vengeful killer.
Critical Reception
Deadline received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the slasher genre. Its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on gore did little to impress.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on familiar slasher tropes without adding anything new.
- Lacks significant suspense and relies too much on gratuitous violence.
- The plot is predictable and the characters are underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally negative, with common complaints about the film's lack of originality and unsatisfying conclusion. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable horror film.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Hitchhike to Hell' before being changed to 'Deadline'.
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