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Deadly Revenge
Charming LA architect Harrison, also a great cook and lover, gets engaged to Cate, a San Francisco landscape architect he meets while collaborating on a major project, after they get locked in by a malfunctioning elevator. She moves to LA for him and volunteers, while he's on mission in Tokyo, to mind his widowed mother Evelyn, still a major force in his life. However Cate gets paranoid when feeling weak and hearing rumors that his former girlfriend disappeared mysteriously years earlier, even cancels the engagement. Then the truth gets out, clearing Harrison and uncovering a lurking danger.
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Plot Summary
A documentary filmmaker investigating a series of unsolved murders begins to suspect that her own mother might be the killer. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers disturbing truths about her family's past and her mother's connection to the crimes. The film explores themes of psychological manipulation and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.
Critical Reception
Deadly Revenge received mixed to negative reviews. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a thriller, with some commending its attempt at suspense and psychological depth, while others found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly varied, with some appreciating the genre elements and others criticizing its pacing and predictability.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and disturbing premise.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
Some reviewers found the central mystery compelling, despite narrative flaws.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally indicate a polarizing experience, with some viewers finding it a suspenseful and engaging thriller, while others felt it failed to deliver on its promise.
Fun Fact
The film's independent production and limited release meant it did not receive significant award attention.
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