Dogs in Quicksand
Dogs in Quicksand

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Dogs in Quicksand

1999
Movie
90 min
English

A quirky, off-beat tale of sex and betrayal in a rural farming community and the comic chain of events that occur after one of the towns residents is found murdered.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman, desperate to save his failing company, gets entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a corrupt politician and a ruthless hitman. He finds himself in a race against time to expose the truth and protect his family before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Dogs in Quicksand received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce, but available comments suggest a low rating due to a weak plot and unengaging execution.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released direct-to-video.

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