Prank

The film follows a group of friends who play a cruel prank on a young woman. The prank takes a dark turn when the victim begins to suffer from severe psychological trauma, leading to a descent into paranoia and terror for everyone involved. As the consequences of their actions spiral out of control, the friends find themselves trapped in a nightmarish reality of their own making.

Prank received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempt at psychological horror while others found its execution to be unconvincing and its premise disturbing. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many disturbed by the film's themes and bleak outlook.

• Some found the film's exploration of guilt and paranoia compelling.

• Others criticized the gratuitous nature of the violence and the lack of character development.

• The bleak and disturbing themes were a common point of contention.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available indicate that viewers were largely unsettled by the extreme nature of the prank and its psychological aftermath, with many finding the film too dark and disturbing to enjoy.

The film's director, Heidi van der Kwast, has stated in interviews that she intended the film to be a cautionary tale about the potential severe consequences of seemingly harmless pranks.