Pharmakon
Pharmakon

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Pharmakon

2012
Movie
129 min
Albanian

A young pharmacist enters into a casual relationship with a young woman alleged to be his father's secret mistress, in contemporary Tirana.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Michael HubertGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling writer named Jake becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy when he investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a powerful pharmaceutical company. As Jake delves deeper, he uncovers a dark secret that puts his own life at risk. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Pharmakon received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at suspense and a few performances, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is often cited as a lesser-known thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film tries to build suspense but often falls short due to a derivative plot.

  • Some viewers appreciated the dark atmosphere, but the story's execution was deemed uninspired.

  • Despite a few decent performances, the overall narrative felt cliché and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with comments often citing a predictable storyline and unengaging characters.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Bulgaria, utilizing its lower production costs for its independent thriller genre.

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