Last Call
Last Call

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Last Call

2012
Movie
81 min
English

Danny and Phil O'Donnell are chronically underachieving cousins, who are forced to run the family pub, in order to save their crazy Uncle Pete from jail and financial destitution. The boys instigate a number of hilarious schemes, from turning the pub into a strip club to a high school speakeasy, just to keep it afloat.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Gary KingGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of students celebrating Halloween break find themselves targeted by a deranged killer while staying at a remote cabin. As the night progresses, they realize their only hope of survival lies in confronting the terrifying entity that stalks them.

Critical Reception

Last Call received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. However, some appreciated its attempts at building suspense and the performances of its cast in the face of a low budget.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on jump scares and familiar horror tropes.

  • Performances are a bright spot for some, despite the script's limitations.

  • The pacing can be inconsistent, leading to lulls in the suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Last Call are scarce, but those available suggest a divisive viewing experience, with some finding it a competent, albeit unoriginal, independent horror film, while others found it lacking in originality and execution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, common for many independent horror productions, which significantly impacted its visual effects and overall polish.

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