Tic Toc
A gang decides to kidnap Éva Henger who should open a club, to ask for a ransom. Éva, however, realizes that she is positive for COVID-19 and communicates it to the manager; he decides to replace her with three influencers of lesser calibre than Éva. The gang decides to carry out the plan, triggering a series of events until the final tragicomic.
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Plot Summary
A college student becomes increasingly disturbed by terrifying supernatural occurrences and visions that plague her after downloading a mysterious app called 'Tic Toc'. As the app's mysterious and deadly challenges escalate, she must race against time to uncover the truth behind the app and its origins before it consumes her life. She finds herself in a desperate struggle for survival against a malevolent entity connected to the app.
Critical Reception
Tic Toc received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, who generally found the premise intriguing but criticized the execution, predictable scares, and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some praising its tension and atmosphere, while others found it derivative of other horror films.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creepy atmosphere and some effective jump scares.
- Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality within the horror genre.
- Thought to be a visually stylish but ultimately shallow horror experience.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, if uninspired, horror flick with some good scares. Many appreciated the visual style and the performances, but a common complaint was the story's predictability and reliance on common horror tropes.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Tic Toc', is a direct reference to the popular short-form video-sharing app TikTok, which serves as a central plot device and thematic element in the movie.
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