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Novem

2006
Movie
103 min
English

In 1973, 9 college students record music at a remote studio location. On the way back to campus, they are all killed in a van accident. Their music remains silent for 31 years until it's discovered by a modern day college student.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Alistair B. TildenGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young investigative journalist stumbles upon a hidden conspiracy involving a shadowy organization and a series of unexplained disappearances. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, questioning everything he thought he knew. The truth, however, is far more terrifying than he could have imagined, forcing him to confront his own mortality.

Critical Reception

Novem received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many praising its ambitious themes but criticizing its convoluted plot and pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark atmosphere and suspense, while others found it unsatisfying and anticlimactic.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a complex narrative that ultimately buckles under its own weight.

  • While visually intriguing, the story lacks clarity and emotional resonance.

  • Performances are adequate, but cannot salvage a muddled script.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's premise intriguing but were largely disappointed by its execution, citing a confusing plot and a lack of payoff. Some appreciated the suspenseful moments and the dark tone, but many felt it was a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew working on a deferred payment basis, hoping for a successful release.

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