Donkey Punch
Donkey Punch

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Donkey Punch

2008
Movie
99 min
English

Three hot girls, four guys, and one mega-swanky yacht collide for a serious night of drugs and sexual deviancy. One debaucherous act goes too far though, turning this teen joy ride into a weekend of bloody bedlam.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users36%
Director: Rich MooreGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A drug-fueled party aboard a yacht spirals into a violent and deadly ordeal when a game of 'Donkey Punch' goes horribly wrong. Trapped at sea with their lives hanging in the balance, the survivors must confront their escalating paranoia and the brutal reality of their situation.

Critical Reception

Donkey Punch received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely deriding its gratuitous violence, convoluted plot, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its attempt at a tense thriller, the film was often criticized for being overly bleak and lacking in narrative coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating a claustrophobic and tense atmosphere.

  • Criticized for excessive gore and a lack of character development.

  • Seen as a disappointing and unnecessarily brutal thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film's bleakness and graphic violence, with many finding the plot nonsensical and the characters unlikable. Some viewers appreciated the suspenseful elements but felt they were overshadowed by the film's overall grimness.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's title refers to a brutal sexual act that involves punching a partner in the genitals during intercourse.

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