Trick
Trick

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Trick

2017
Movie
77 min
Azerbaijani

The film tells about the events that happened to Eshkin (Elmeddin Jafarov), who kidnapped his girlfriend (Dilara Aliyeva) together with his friend Karamat (Vusal Murtuzaliyev). Eshkin and Qizkhanim meet on the Facebook social network. Qizkhanim lives in the district, and her father wants Eshkin to kidnap her because he wants to marry her off to someone else. Eshkin runs him off with his friend's hearse, and the misadventures begin right after that...

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users46%
Director: Patrick LussierGenres: Horror, Slasher, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly unstoppable masked killer named 'Trick' returns every Halloween to terrorize a small town. Detective Mike Denver, who has a personal vendetta against Trick after the killer murdered his family years ago, is determined to stop him once and for all. The film follows Denver's relentless pursuit as Trick leaves a trail of bodies in his wake, building towards a climactic confrontation.

Critical Reception

Trick received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its formulaic nature and derivative plot. While some appreciated its throwback slasher elements, many found it unoriginal and lacking in genuine scares or character development. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar slasher tropes without adding anything new.

  • The film attempts a nostalgic feel but ultimately falls short of modern horror standards.

  • Performances are adequate but fail to elevate the predictable narrative.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent, albeit uninspired, attempt at a slasher film. Many felt it was predictable and that the plot had been seen many times before. However, some appreciated the straightforward horror elements and the recurring antagonist.

Fun Fact

Director Patrick Lussier is known for his work in the horror genre, having directed films like 'My Bloody Valentine 3D' and 'Drive Angry'.

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