Cruel Hands
Cruel Hands

Cruel Hands

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Maria and her son Dai flee an abusive husband, hiding on an abandoned farm during bushfires. As emergency services search for the missing family, Dai uncovers sinister secrets about the farm.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Elise RobertsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, a group of friends find themselves terrorized by an unseen assailant. As paranoia and fear escalate, old resentments and secrets surface, turning the friends against each other. They must fight for survival against both the external threat and their own internal demons.

Critical Reception

Cruel Hands received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and predictable scares. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere while others found the film lacking in originality and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective jump scares.
  • Criticized for its unoriginal story and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some found the twist ending to be predictable.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. Many viewers appreciated the build-up of suspense and the isolated setting. However, a significant portion of reviews noted that the plot felt too familiar and that the characters' motivations were sometimes hard to believe, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion for some.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin setting used for filming was chosen to enhance the sense of claustrophobia and vulnerability for the characters.

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