
Cornered
A Los Angeles homicide detective must stop a government trained serial killer before the agency that trained him can cover it up.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, recovering from a car accident that claimed her parents' lives, is confined to her home. Strange occurrences begin to plague her, leading her to suspect a terrifying presence within the house. As her paranoia grows, she must confront the possibility that the danger is not only real but also intimately connected to her own past.
Critical Reception
Cornered received a mixed to negative reception, largely due to its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. While some praised its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere, many critics found the film to be derivative of other psychological thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for its formulaic horror tropes and lack of originality.
- Praised by some for its tense atmosphere, but ultimately deemed underdeveloped.
- Found to be an uninspired entry in the home invasion/psychological thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "Cornered (2011)" is not widely available. However, limited online discussions suggest viewers found the film to be a standard thriller with some decent scares but lacking in innovation.
Fun Fact
Despite Anya Taylor-Joy being listed in the main cast, her role in "Cornered (2011)" is believed to be very minor or potentially uncredited, as her career began to take off later and this film is often overlooked.
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