Maze
Maze

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Maze

2001
Movie
97 min
English

Artist Lyle Maze is reconciled to a life without romance thanks to his dual afflictions: Tourette's Syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. But his life takes an unexpected turn when his friend Mike departs on a humanitarian mission, leaving behind his pregnant girlfriend Callie. She leans on Lyle for help, and before long he's Lamaze coach, pinch-hitting father-to-be and in love with Callie.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: Rob SchmidtGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of strangers wake up in a mysterious, lethal maze with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover that the maze is designed to test their worst fears and that escape might come at the cost of their lives. As they navigate the deadly puzzles and confront their inner demons, they must rely on each other to survive, but betrayal and paranoia threaten to tear them apart before they can find a way out.

Critical Reception

Maze received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot derivative of other films like Cube and Saw. While some appreciated the suspenseful atmosphere and gore, others criticized the underdeveloped characters and predictable twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a tense and gory experience, but lacks originality.

  • While visually interesting, the plot relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • The characters are largely forgettable, diminishing the emotional impact of their plight.

Google audience: Audience reception for Maze is generally lukewarm, with viewers often citing a lack of character development and a story that feels too similar to other 'trapped in a deadly game' thrillers.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in just 21 days on a tight budget, which influenced some of the creative decisions, including the stark, minimalist set design of the maze.

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