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Dread Count
Josh Phentin is a college student who believes he is a ghost. While stalking his campus draped in a blue sheet, he becomes obsessed with a girl named Lisa who develops romantic feelings for Josh but feels slightly threatened by his behavior.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip discover a terrifying secret about the woods they are in. As they try to escape, they are stalked by a relentless killer. The film follows their desperate fight for survival against the encroaching darkness and the horrifying truth that lurks within the trees.
Critical Reception
Dread Count received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempts at a classic slasher feel and its committed performances from genre veterans. However, many critics found the plot predictable, the pacing uneven, and the overall execution lacking originality, leading to a generally lukewarm response.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its ensemble of horror icons.
Criticized for a derivative plot and uneven pacing.
Found to be a standard, albeit competently made, slasher film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Dread Count are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion. Some viewers enjoyed the return of familiar horror faces and the straightforward slasher elements, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre with too many clichés.
Fun Fact
The film features a reunion of several prominent figures from the slasher genre, including Danielle Harris (Halloween series), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), and Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th series).
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