6 Plots
6 Plots

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6 Plots

2012
Movie
87 min
English

A group of tech-savvy teens stream their wild party online. But when Brie (Alice Darling) wakes up, she’s all alone. A sinister smiley message tells her that her friends are each trapped in separate boxes. They’ve all got their phones, but if anyone attempts to call the police or their parents, the penalty will be deadly.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Daniel MyrickGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of filmmakers attempts to create a documentary about six different serial killers, but their investigation leads them into dangerous territory. As they delve deeper into the minds of these killers, the lines between documentary filmmaking and reality begin to blur. They soon find themselves targeted by the very subjects they are trying to capture on film.

Critical Reception

6 Plots received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. Many reviewers cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares as significant weaknesses. The film struggled to stand out in the crowded horror genre, with some critics finding it derivative and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on clichés and predictable jump scares.

  • Lacks originality and fails to develop its characters or premise effectively.

  • A disappointing entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 6 Plots are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment over its unoriginal plot and lack of tension.

Fun Fact

Director Daniel Myrick is also known for co-directing the groundbreaking 1999 horror film 'The Blair Witch Project'.

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