Crowdsource Murder
Crowdsource Murder

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Crowdsource Murder

2024
Movie
87 min
English

Monica is encouraged by her friend to start a crowdsource fund to pay for her daughter's hospital bills. But as a seemingly attractive and generous man, Noah, donates more and more money, she begins to question his motives.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Director: N/A (TV Movie)Genres: Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker becomes the target of a serial killer when her documentary on unsolved murders begins to uncover dangerous truths. The killer, known as the "Crowdsource Killer" due to his use of online forums to plan his attacks, sets his sights on the filmmaker as her investigation gets too close to his methods. She must race against time to expose him before she becomes his next victim.

Critical Reception

Crowdsource Murder is a straightforward thriller that offers moderate suspense but doesn't break new ground in the genre. While it utilizes modern elements like online forums for its killer's modus operandi, the plot often relies on familiar tropes. Performances are generally competent, particularly from the lead, but the overall execution leans towards a predictable, made-for-television feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • A tense, if occasionally predictable, thriller that keeps viewers engaged.

  • The film effectively uses modern technology to create a contemporary slasher.

  • Performances are solid, though the plot adheres to genre conventions.

Google audience: Audience reception for Crowdsource Murder is mixed, with some viewers praising its suspenseful plot and modern take on the killer trope, while others found it to be a standard thriller with a predictable storyline and execution.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a killer utilizing online forums for planning and communication reflects real-world anxieties about the internet's potential for misuse.

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