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Flashback
In the distant future, Flashback Films has been taken over by a sinister soda company, and the state of the movie industry is wilder than ever! Robots are replacing the studio's workforce, and Time Travel is on the cutting edge of moviemaking technology. Jack Taylor, the back lot's last human janitor, plunges the studio into chaos in order to steal a date with starlet Tiffany Sloane. To fix his mistakes, Jack commandeers the studio's prop-collecting time machine and ends up at the center of an explosive corporate conspiracy. Science fiction adventure meets Hollywood satire in this action-packed comedy as jack and Tiffany escape the clutches of furious studio executives, gun-toting reporters, an angry velociraptor, and an entire army of robots. With danger and hilarity around every corner, it's gonna take one hell of a janitor to clean up this mess!
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Plot Summary
Five college friends embark on a camping trip that quickly turns sinister when they discover a hidden, abandoned cabin. Inside, they find a disturbing journal that seems to predict their own gruesome fates. As strange occurrences begin to mirror the journal's entries, the friends realize they are trapped in a terrifying loop, forced to confront their deepest fears and a malevolent force that wants to keep them there forever.
Critical Reception
Flashback (2011) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological horror, many found its execution lacking and its scares unoriginal. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot and predictable scares.
Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the victims.
Relies heavily on jump scares and common horror clichés.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Flashback are scarce and generally unimpressive, with many viewers expressing disappointment in its lack of originality and effective horror elements. It is often described as a forgettable entry in the thriller/horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Roxanne Benjamin, is also known for her work in the horror anthology film 'Southbound' (2015) and 'XX' (2017).
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