Zoomers
Zoomers

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Zoomers

2009
Movie
91 min
Danish

Tim and Alexander are best friends. Tim would really like to have a girlfriend and Alexander would like to do better in school. Together they design the perfect plan, all they now need is a cordless kettle, a tiny robot, a blueprint of their school and 100 surveillance cameras! »Zoomers« is a story about friendship and espionage.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Toby WilkinsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young adults, after a night of heavy partying, find themselves targeted by a sadistic killer who uses a webcam to broadcast his gruesome acts. As they desperately try to escape and uncover the killer's identity, they realize that the horror is unfolding in real-time and that their own digital footprints might be leading the killer right to them.

Critical Reception

Zoomers received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the plot derivative and the execution lacking. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded slasher subgenre, with common criticisms focusing on its predictable scares and weak character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on tired horror tropes without offering any fresh perspective.

  • Character motivations are often unclear, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.

  • The attempt to incorporate modern technology into the slasher formula falls flat.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Zoomers' is not readily available to provide a detailed summary.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Slash/Back' before being changed to 'Zoomers' for its release.

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