The Temp
The Temp

The Temp

1993Movie99 minEnglish

A series of mysterious accidents at a food company lead a manager to suspect his impressive new temporary secretary.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Director: Thomas MacKenzieGenres: Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

Peter Thorne, a mild-mannered marketing executive, finds his life turned upside down when he hires an attractive and seemingly perfect temp, Kris. Initially impressed by her efficiency, Peter soon discovers that Kris has a sinister and manipulative agenda, slowly taking over his job and personal life with increasingly dangerous methods. As his world unravels, Peter must find a way to stop her before she destroys everything he holds dear.

Critical Reception

The Temp received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its attempts at dark humor and suspense to be largely ineffective. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable thriller with a weak premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot with uninspired thrills.
  • Lacks the dark humor it attempts to convey.
  • Performances are overshadowed by a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Temp' are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable thriller that doesn't live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's dark humor and thriller elements were intended to be reminiscent of films like 'Fatal Attraction' and 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle', but it failed to capture the same critical or commercial success.

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