No Good Deed
No Good Deed

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No Good Deed

2024
Movie
16 min
English

Dougie is a funeral home & retirement home handyman who's lived his life for everyone but himself. At his lowest, he encounters an old bastard with no regrets; causing Dougie's already waining mental health to spiral out of control.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users55%
Director: David AllenGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A family's desperate attempt to rob a bank to save their home takes a terrifying turn when they are caught in the middle of a hostage situation. As tensions escalate, they must confront not only the dangerous criminals but also their own fractured relationships and moral compromises. The line between victim and perpetrator blurs as survival becomes the only objective in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'No Good Deed' has received a mixed to negative reception. Reviewers often cite a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, while some acknowledge the film's suspenseful moments and the performances of its cast. Audience reception has also been divided, with some viewers appreciating the thriller elements and others finding the narrative lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors delivering engaging portrayals.

  • The tension occasionally works, but is undermined by clichéd writing.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a mediocre thriller, with some praising the suspenseful moments and the effort of the cast, while others felt it was predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film's release was preceded by a significant marketing push focusing on its suspenseful thriller elements, aiming to capture an audience looking for a high-octane crime drama.

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