
Condemned
1959. Desperate, branded, forgotten by the law, Female Convict #1031 fights to stay alive in the concrete womb. Condemned by her fellow inmates and in her own mind, #1031 expects the worst. When a new inmate, Laura (#1059), is brought into the cell, #1031's paranoia grows. Is this striking Blonde to be her ally, or possibly, her executioner?
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Plot Summary
A group of American friends visiting Bucharest, Romania, are lured into an underground nightclub where they become targets of a sadistic game. After a night of debauchery, they wake up disoriented and infected with a deadly plague, forcing them to fight for survival against mutated creatures and the ruthless individuals who engineered their horrific fate.
Critical Reception
Condemned received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its gratuitous violence, nonsensical plot, and lack of originality. While some acknowledged its attempts at shock value, the consensus was that the film was a poorly executed and unpleasant viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
- Overly reliant on gore and shock value.
- Features a convoluted and illogical plot.
- Lacks any genuine scares or compelling characters.
Google audience: Audience reception for Condemned appears to be largely negative, with viewers frequently citing its extreme violence and lack of substance as major drawbacks. The film is often described as disgusting and pointless.
Fun Fact
Eli Roth, known for his role in "Inglourious Basterds" and directing "Hostel," also starred as a minor character in "Condemned," playing a character named "The Doctor."
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