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Death Trap
After a night out when driving back in the rain a wealthy artist and his young wife run into a man. He is knocked out and they decide to take him to their mansion to recover. Once he is better he gets involved with his young wife and they conspire to kill him for the inheritance she will get despite the fact that his son is a cop. They decide to get rid of him too. Will they succeed?
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults visiting a remote cabin discover they are not alone as a deranged killer begins to pick them off one by one. As paranoia sets in, they must band together to survive the night and uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
Death Trap (2003) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and excessive gore as drawbacks. While some acknowledged its attempt at a classic slasher throwback, many found it lacking originality and genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its B-movie charm and others being put off by its gratuitous violence.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on gore and jump scares.
Lacks a compelling storyline and character development.
A predictable, albeit energetic, entry into the slasher genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion. Some viewers enjoyed the film's nostalgic horror elements and visceral thrills, while others found it formulaic and overly violent.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2003, "Death Trap" was filmed on a very low budget and was often screened at independent film festivals before gaining wider distribution on home video.
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