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Dead on Appraisal
Real estate agent John Dante has a problem. He's stuck with a house he can't sell. Despite his best efforts, he can't seem to overcome the house's past and the macabre tales that precede it in this haunting anthology. In the first story, THE MORNING AFTER, a group of friends wake up from the party of a lifetime to find a nightmare in the form of the worst bug invasion any homeowner has ever seen. Then there's Freddie Cooper and his band, FREDDIE AND THE GOBLINS; a tale of how Freddie's band mates try to kick him out and get caught up in the young singer's growing psychosis. With his hopes of selling the house fading, John is horrified to hear the story of Robbie, a young veteran of the war in Iraq, who returns home to live with his father Brad in FATHER LAND. Something isn't right, though, as Robbie's dark secret slowly bubbles to the surface. As the house's dark past comes to life, John becomes weary and is convinced the house is cursed and unsellable.
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Plot Summary
When a group of young adults are invited to a remote mansion for what they believe is a murder mystery party, they soon discover that the real horror is about to begin. The guests find themselves trapped in the house with a killer who has no intention of letting them leave alive. As the body count rises, they must uncover the truth behind the deadly game before they all become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Dead on Appraisal received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a poorly executed horror-comedy with a nonsensical plot and weak performances. Its low production values and uninspired direction contributed to its poor reception.
What Reviewers Say
The film is widely criticized for its nonsensical plot and lack of coherent storytelling.
Performances are generally considered wooden and uninspired, failing to connect with the audience.
Technical aspects like cinematography and editing are often noted as being amateurish.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the film, citing a confusing narrative, poor acting, and a general lack of entertainment value. Many viewers felt the film failed to deliver on its premise of a mystery horror-comedy.
Fun Fact
Despite its low critical standing, the film features a notable cast including professional wrestler Randy Orton and actor Eric Roberts, although their presence did little to elevate the film's reception.
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