Panic Time
The musician Udo Lindenberg (played by himself) is kidnapped during the party after a concert. Nobody realises this until the next day, when he doesn't show up in time for a rehearsal. Since the police believes this is only a promotion gag, private eye Kuhlmann (also played by Udo Lindenberg) has to be hired to find him in time.
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Plot Summary
A group of women are snowed in at a remote lodge, unaware that a deranged killer is lurking outside. As the storm rages and the power flickers, they must band together to survive the night against the increasingly violent attacks.
Critical Reception
Panic Time is a relatively obscure slasher film from the early 1980s. While it contains some of the typical tropes of the genre, it often garnered mixed to negative reviews for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gore over suspense. Some critics did acknowledge its attempts at building tension, but overall, it failed to distinguish itself among its contemporaries.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on graphic violence and gore.
- Lacks originality and suspense typical of the genre.
- Characters are largely forgettable and underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reception for Panic Time is largely unavailable due to its limited release and niche status. However, what little information exists suggests viewers found it a standard, albeit uninspired, entry into the slasher subgenre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, leading to some of the rougher production values that are evident in its final cut.
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