Game of Assassins
Game of Assassins

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Game of Assassins

2013
Movie
90 min
Mandarin

Game of Assassins is about General Tu Jia who trains a trio of young assassins to seek revenge against villainous King of Wei. And one of the assassins succumbs to the dark side for temptation of wealth and power.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Jeff F. ChanGenres: Action, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Five college students on a scavenger hunt in the woods discover they are being hunted by a mysterious killer. As they try to survive, they uncover a dark secret about their families and their connection to a deadly game.

Critical Reception

Game of Assassins received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its derivative plot and low-budget execution. While some acknowledged the effort in creating suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a fresh or compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on horror tropes.

  • Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from the potential suspense.

  • Budget limitations are evident in the production quality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Game of Assassins are scarce and generally reflect a lack of significant impact or positive reception. Those that exist tend to align with critical sentiments, noting predictable plot points and a failure to stand out in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, which is often cited as a reason for its straightforward approach to the horror genre and noticeable production limitations.

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