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Last Summer
Gilbert, his brother Boule and some friends live in Estaque. Between carelessness, petty theft and social gloom, they feel like the outcasts of a society where Gilbert has no future. This is the "last summer" that he intends to spend there, dragging his idleness, nevertheless beginning a romance with Josiane, a nice worker.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Penny, is terrorized by a former lover who relentlessly pursues her after her father's death. As the stalking escalates, Penny suspects that her tormentor is connected to a darker secret involving her deceased father and a series of disturbing events. She must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
While 'Last Summer' aimed for suspense, it was largely met with mixed to negative reviews. Critics found the plot predictable and the scares unoriginal, though some acknowledged the performances of its cast. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding the film's attempt at psychological horror falling flat.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a predictable plot and a lack of genuine suspense.
Performances are generally adequate, but cannot save the weak script.
Attempts at psychological horror are largely ineffective.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution and a feeling that it failed to deliver a compelling thriller experience.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Winston Graham, author of the Poldark series.
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