

100 Feet
After Marnie Watson kills her abusive husband in self-defense, she is condemned to house arrest... only to discover that the house is possessed by the enraged and violent spirit of her dead husband.
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Plot Summary
Shay Grillo is a woman trapped in an abusive marriage to her CIA agent husband, who has placed a "peace-bonding" electronic collar on her. This device restricts her movement to within 100 feet of her home, effectively making her a prisoner. When her husband is called away on assignment, Shay sees an opportunity for escape. However, her husband's paranoia has also led him to place a dangerous entity within the house, which is unleashed when he leaves, turning her confinement into a terrifying fight for survival against a supernatural force.
Critical Reception
100 Feet received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film's premise intriguing but ultimately failed to deliver a compelling or frightening horror experience. While Famke Janssen's performance was sometimes singled out for praise, the pacing, script, and overall execution were frequently criticized. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the predictable plot and lack of scares.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's central concept of a woman confined by both her abusive husband and a supernatural entity is unsettling.
- Famke Janssen's performance as the trapped protagonist is a standout element.
- However, the execution is often slow, predictable, and fails to generate genuine scares or suspense.
Google audience: Audiences found the premise of "100 Feet" to be somewhat interesting, but the film ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying horror experience. Many viewers felt the pacing was too slow and the scares were largely absent. Some praised Famke Janssen's effort but considered the overall execution to be lacking.
Fun Fact
Director Eric Red, known for writing 'The Hitcher' and 'Near Dark,' intended '100 Feet' to be a more character-driven psychological thriller with supernatural elements rather than a traditional jump-scare horror film.
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