Amity
A divorced Air Force sergeant rents a limousine to celebrate his daughter’s high school graduation. When only a few hours before the ceremony his daughter rejects his overtures to celebrate with him, he decides to spend the evening with the limo driver, a former Army grunt who is also divorced. As they drink and loosen up, their camaraderie gives way to an awkward but somehow therapeutic violence. Their conversations, misadventures, and stand-offs throughout the evening and early morning ratchet up the tension and expose the underbelly of pain felt by the spurned father. Reminiscent of the early work of Neil Labute, Amity unflinchingly presents a version of masculinity that is deeply insecure, sadistic and ultimately powerless.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip in a remote wilderness area find themselves stalked by a mysterious and deadly entity. As they desperately try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret about the land they've chosen for their getaway.
Critical Reception
Amity is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its attempts at atmospheric tension and a few unsettling moments, many found its plot predictable, its execution lacking, and its scares unoriginal.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a weak script and underdeveloped characters.
- Despite some effort in building suspense, the scares often fall flat.
- The low production value is evident throughout, detracting from the viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reception for Amity is largely negative, with viewers citing a lack of originality, poor pacing, and weak performances as primary drawbacks. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew contributing their time and resources to bring the project to fruition.
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