The Fraternity
The Fraternity

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The Fraternity

2002
Movie
100 min
English

Some students at Runcie prep school form an elite club. The group is implicated in a cheating scandal and one of the club members dies mysteriously. Another member decides to try and discover the dangerous truth about Runcie.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Drew JohnsonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of pledges at a college fraternity are subjected to increasingly dangerous and bizarre rituals. As the hazing intensifies, the lines between tradition and terror blur, leading to a shocking confrontation with the dark secrets of the fraternity. The initiates must fight for survival against their own brothers and the sinister forces at play.

Critical Reception

The Fraternity received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and uninspired execution of horror tropes. While some acknowledged its attempt at a suspenseful narrative, many found it to be a forgettable entry in the college horror subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at creating suspense within a familiar fraternity setting.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality in horror elements.

  • Considered by many to be a straightforward and unmemorable thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Fraternity' are scarce, but those available generally reflect a sentiment of disappointment, with viewers finding the film to be slow-paced and lacking in genuine scares or compelling characters.

Fun Fact

Although released in 2002, some sources indicate a limited release or festival showings prior to a wider availability, leading to some confusion regarding its exact release timeline.

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