Besties
Besties

Movie spotlight

Besties

2012
Movie
91 min
English

A young girl and the babysitter she's idolized for years accidentally kill the older girl's ex-boyfriend.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Jennifer LynchGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a group of college friends reunites for a weekend getaway, their celebration turns into a nightmare as they become the targets of a mysterious and violent assailant. As the body count rises, the remaining friends must uncover the killer's identity and motive before they all fall victim.

Critical Reception

Besties received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired horror elements. It is widely regarded as one of the weaker entries in the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and derivative slasher fare.

  • Lacks suspense and originality.

  • Poorly executed horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Besties' are scarce due to its limited release and poor reception, but general sentiment indicates a disappointment with the film's unoriginality and lack of scares.

Fun Fact

Despite the plot featuring college friends, lead actress Alexandra Holden was 35 years old at the time of filming, significantly older than the typical college student.

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