Coyote Cage
Coyote Cage

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Coyote Cage

2023
Movie
103 min
English

A group of Latin American immigrants find themselves in the middle of a human trafficking ring and seek shelter in a safe house, that is anything but.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users45%
Director: Matthew G. CloughGenres: Action, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves in a terrifying fight for survival when they stumble upon a remote, abandoned property. As night falls, they realize they are not alone, and the property is a hunting ground for a dangerous and relentless predator. They must band together to escape the 'coyote cage' before they become its next victims.

Critical Reception

Coyote Cage received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at creating a tense survival horror atmosphere and its pacing, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded genre, with several reviewers pointing to underdeveloped characters and a reliance on common horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pacing and moments of genuine suspense.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and predictable scares.

  • Noted for a somewhat generic approach to the survival horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audiences seemed divided, with some appreciating the straightforward action and horror elements, finding it a decent B-movie. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be unoriginal, with weak dialogue and underdeveloped plot points that detracted from the overall experience. Many felt it failed to deliver a truly memorable or impactful horror narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote location to enhance the sense of isolation and danger, with the production team reportedly facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and limited resources.

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