Frontier(s)
Frontier(s)

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Frontier(s)

2007
Movie
108 min
French

A gang of young thieves flee Paris during the violent aftermath of a political election, only to hole up at an Inn run by neo-Nazis.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users60%
Director: Xavier GensGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

In 2007 France, a group of young criminals attempts to rob a bank during the presidential election. Their escape leads them to a remote, isolated inn in the countryside, run by a family with sinister intentions. What begins as a desperate flight for freedom quickly devolves into a brutal fight for survival against a deranged and violent clan.

Critical Reception

Frontier(s) was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its relentless brutality, gore, and intensity. However, some critics found its plot predictable and its violence gratuitous, leading to polarized opinions on its overall effectiveness as a horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its extreme gore and intense action sequences.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on shock value.

  • Considered a brutal and uncompromising entry in the home invasion subgenre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a shocking and gory experience, appreciating its intense chase and survival elements. However, many felt the story was derivative and the violence went too far for some, making it a polarizing watch.

Fun Fact

The film was initially banned in the UK due to its graphic content before eventually being released with edits.

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