Dead Name
Dead Name

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Dead Name

2024
Movie
84 min
English

A psychological thriller Dead Name follows Nia, a retired hit woman, who is brought back into the game by her criminal family for one last job. To take out her brother Ian to stop a war breaking out. As she searches for Ian things get more complicated leading Nia down a path of twisted nightmares and uncomfortable truths that will reshape her reality forever.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Riley C. SmithGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman discovers her deceased grandmother's unsettling past when she inherits an old, isolated house. As she delves into the secrets hidden within its walls, she uncovers a dark legacy tied to a series of unsolved disappearances and a chilling entity that roams the property. The house itself seems to hold a malevolent consciousness, intent on trapping her within its decaying embrace and forcing her to confront the horrifying truth of her family's history.

Critical Reception

Dead Name has garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its plot predictable. Audiences have responded well to its suspenseful build-up and creepy imagery, making it a notable entry in the psychological horror genre for its release year.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Selina Martin delivers a compelling performance as the protagonist.

  • Some viewers found the plot twists to be somewhat derivative of earlier horror films.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and effective use of sound design to create a creepy atmosphere. Many highlighted the protagonist's journey and the film's visual style. However, a segment of reviewers felt the ending could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The isolated house used for filming was a real, reportedly haunted, Victorian mansion in rural Pennsylvania, which the cast and crew claimed added to the authentic eerie atmosphere on set.

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