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Unwanted
On December 21, 2012, Hank and Kate decide to go to the mall to pick up their presents for Kate's parents, while Hank is in the middle of shopping, an explosion causes the mall to collapse. When he wakes up he meets some survivors and asks for help from them to find his wife Kate. After finding Kate, they encounter something they did not expect.
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Plot Summary
Five friends on a backpacking trip through the Philippines find themselves stranded in a remote village. They soon discover that the villagers are involved in a dark ritual where outsiders are sacrificed. As the friends are hunted one by one, they must fight for their survival against the malevolent forces controlling the isolated community.
Critical Reception
Unwanted received a largely negative reception from critics, who pointed to its derivative plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the attempts at creating a tense atmosphere, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot that offers little in the way of originality.
Character development is minimal, making it difficult for audiences to invest in their plight.
Despite a few attempts at suspense, the overall execution is lackluster and uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reception for Unwanted is not widely available or has not been compiled.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Philippines, with some of the cast and crew experiencing challenging conditions during production.
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