Rending
Rending

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Rending

2001
Movie
93 min
Portuguese

A philosophy-obsessed serial rapist stalks a university campus in broad daylight.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: Mark S. GuttmanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip become the targets of a brutal killer in the wilderness. As they try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret about the land they are trespassing on, which seems to be tied to the gruesome killings.

Critical Reception

Rending received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a low-budget slasher film with little to offer in terms of originality or suspense. It is largely forgotten within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks any genuine scares or compelling characters.

  • Suffers from a weak plot and uninspired direction.

  • Features gratuitous violence with no discernible purpose.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally dismissive, with common complaints about the film's poor production values, nonsensical plot, and predictable scares.

Fun Fact

Despite its obscurity, Traci Lords, known for her controversial early career, appears in a supporting role, which some fans of her later work might note.

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