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Tick Tock
A young boy, Bryn, mourns the loss of his brother Johnner who has died in a car accident. Bryn blames himself because he had taken his brother's watch and he thinks this made Johnner late and therefore he was driving too fast.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students purchases an antique "spirit board" with the hope of contacting the supernatural. As they experiment with the board, they unwittingly unleash a malevolent entity that begins to torment them one by one. The entity feeds on their fear and isolation, driving them to paranoia and madness as it hunts them down.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Tick Tock' received largely negative reviews, with many critics citing its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and reliance on typical horror tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating its B-movie horror elements, while others found it to be derivative and lacking in genuine scares.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on jump scares and predictable horror clichés.
Acting performances are often criticized as uninspired and wooden.
The plot offers little originality and follows a familiar supernatural thriller formula.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Tick Tock' are sparse, but generally indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
David DeCoteau, the director, is known for his prolific career in low-budget horror films, often working under pseudonyms.
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