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Prank
It is 1912 and war looms on the horizon. The school year begins in a boarding school run by priests. Zoltán's father, is one of the masters and struggling with questions that challenge their faith, while waiting for news of his brother, Titanic passenger, and is a particularly problematic group of new students, many of whom have been fond increasingly heavy play each other jokes. The arrival of Father Weigl, hired to teach physical education, will bring alarming consequences.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students decides to play a cruel prank on a campus recluse, but their actions quickly spiral out of control. As the prank unfolds, they find themselves targeted by an unseen force that seems intent on making them pay for their cruelty. The students must then fight for their lives against a vengeful entity.
Critical Reception
Prank (2009) received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and reliance on cheap scares. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the film to be predictable and lacking in originality within the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its uninspired storyline and reliance on gore over substance.
Character motivations are often unclear, leading to a lack of audience investment.
The film fails to deliver genuine scares, often resorting to predictable jump scares.
Google audience: There is very limited public data available for Google user reviews specifically for 'Prank (2009)', making it difficult to summarize audience reception.
Fun Fact
Despite its negative reception, the film's director, Yimou Li, went on to direct several other low-budget horror films in Asia.
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