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Thrill Me
A licensed musical based on an American original. The original title is "Thrill Me" - The Leopold & Loeb story, and according to the foreign language spelling rules, "Thrill Me" is correct. This is a musical in which the original author, Stephen Dolginoff, wrote the script, lyrics, and music. It was based on the Leopold-Loeb incident that actually occurred in Chicago in 1924. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, the so-called “thrill killers” who murdered a young boy in 1924 in order to commit “the perfect crime.” The story is told in flashbacks, beginning with a 1958 parole hearing.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends ventures into an abandoned town, seeking thrills and a potential viral video. Unbeknownst to them, the town harbors a dark secret and a malevolent entity that preys on their fears. As they delve deeper, their quest for excitement turns into a desperate fight for survival against forces they cannot comprehend.
Critical Reception
Thrill Me (2021) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempts at suspense, the execution largely failed to deliver a satisfying horror experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric moments but criticized for a lack of originality.
Felt like a derivative horror film with a weak payoff.
Audiences found the suspense to be inconsistent and the scares uninspired.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but the few available indicate a general disappointment with the film's pacing and an overly familiar storyline within the horror genre.
Fun Fact
Director Kevin VanHook also stars in the film and reportedly handled many of the behind-the-scenes roles due to a limited budget.
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