Dethroned
Dethroned

Dethroned

1999Movie104 minEnglish

February 1992, Alex Taylor is stripped of her Miss New Hampshire Title -- for Topless Dancing. By day, Alex Taylor shot up the beauty contest ladder -- all the way past Miss Teen All American to Hawaiian Tropic to Miss Latin USA to Miss New Hampshire. By night, she danced to pay bills, battling nasty club owners and double dealing friends. Until the pageant found out. And stripped her of her crown. What's a beauty queen to do?

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote mansion and soon discovers a dark family secret involving her late mother's cult-like past. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she becomes entangled in a dangerous ritualistic tradition that threatens her life and sanity. The estate's enigmatic caretaker seems to hold the key to her family's sinister legacy.

Critical Reception

Dethroned is a low-budget horror film that garnered little attention upon its release and is largely considered a forgettable entry in the genre. Critical reviews were scarce, and audience reception was lukewarm at best, often citing predictable plotting and uninspired direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks genuine scares or suspense.
  • Relies heavily on genre tropes without adding anything new.
  • Performances are generally uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are largely absent for this film, with general consensus suggesting it failed to engage or impress viewers. Those who have seen it often cite its predictable nature and lack of memorable elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, contributing to its direct-to-video release and lack of widespread distribution.

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