Comedown
Six friends, who've known each other from childhood, break into the tower block they lived in as kids, now deserted and condemned, to rig-up a pirate radio station, get high and party. When one of the group goes missing, her friends begin to search the dark interior of the tower and soon realize that they are not alone: a resident psychopath lurks in the shadows and is hunting them down, taking them out, one-by-one.
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Plot Summary
Six friends decide to celebrate the end of their exams by attending a rave in an abandoned South London tower block. As the night progresses and the drugs take hold, they realize they are not alone. Trapped in the derelict building, they become the target of a violent and relentless gang.
Critical Reception
Comedown received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking originality. While some acknowledged its attempts at creating a tense atmosphere, the film was largely criticized for its reliance on cheap scares and underdeveloped characters. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a derivative plot that treads familiar ground in the slasher/survival horror genre.
- While aiming for gritty realism, the portrayal of the rave scene and its aftermath often feels cliched.
- The scares are generally uninspired, and the characters' decision-making is frequently questionable, detracting from any potential tension.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, soon-to-be-demolished tower block in South London, which added to its authentic, gritty aesthetic.
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