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Stuck

2015
Movie
10 min
English

A Father miming to his Daughter entertaining her as her Mum gets ready. The Daughter in order to keep her Dad in one place locks him in an imaginary box, the father gets stuck and can't get out of his head that he is not in a box and spends the night on his own. He has to entertain himself and find a way of getting out of the box.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: N/AGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman driving home late at night hits a man with her car and, instead of calling for help, tries to cover up the incident. Her attempt to dispose of the body takes a terrifying turn when she discovers he is not dead and is determined to make her pay for what she has done. The encounter escalates into a brutal and desperate struggle for survival in an isolated, desolate location.

Critical Reception

Stuck received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its intense and claustrophobic atmosphere, as well as the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous. It is often seen as a genre film that delivers on its violent premise, though it may not appeal to all viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and brutal confrontation.

  • Criticized for a slow-burn pace that eventually gives way to predictable violence.

  • The performances, particularly Amanda Fuller's, were noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews are varied, with some appreciating the film's tension and the leading actress's performance, while others felt it lacked originality and effective storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single primary location, enhancing its claustrophobic feel.

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