Hooked
Hooked

Movie spotlight

Hooked

2023
Movie
152 min
English

Ghanaian & Nigerian diplomatic drama spill over and express through love & violence

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alistair MorganGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

Five friends gather for a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, only to find themselves stalked by an unseen entity. As paranoia and fear escalate, their bonds of friendship are tested as they struggle to survive the terrifying ordeal and uncover the dark secret haunting the cabin.

Critical Reception

Hooked received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the lead cast. However, some reviewers noted that the plot occasionally felt predictable and relied on common horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Noted for strong performances from its young cast.

  • Criticized by some for a familiar narrative arc within the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found 'Hooked' to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, appreciating the chilling moments and the cast's efforts. Some viewers felt the film could have benefited from more originality in its storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real, isolated cabin to enhance its eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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