A Good Day to Die
A Good Day to Die

A Good Day to Die

2010Movie91 minEnglish

Interviews and archival footage profile the life of Dennis Banks, American Indian Movement leader who looks back at his early life and the rise of the Movement.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: Hideo NakataGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious fever sweeps through a small town, causing people to develop an insatiable craving for human flesh. A local sheriff must race against time to uncover the source of the outbreak and find a cure before the entire population succumbs to the horrifying epidemic. As the situation escalates, he finds himself questioning his own sanity and the true nature of the deadly illness.

Critical Reception

A Good Day to Die received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding it derivative of other zombie and horror films. While some praised its atmosphere and a few effective scares, the majority felt it lacked originality and failed to deliver a compelling narrative. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the gore and suspense, while others were disappointed by its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on genre tropes.
  • Some atmospheric tension and gruesome moments, but ultimately forgettable.
  • Underdeveloped characters and a predictable plot hinder the film's potential.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. Many enjoyed the suspenseful moments and gore, but a significant portion felt it didn't offer anything new to the genre and the story was too predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was reportedly set in a more urban environment, but the production opted for a smaller town setting to enhance the feeling of isolation and claustrophobia.

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