Hideaway
Hideaway

Hideaway

1995Movie103 minEnglish

Hatch Harrison, his wife, Lindsey, and their daughter, Regina, are enjoying a pleasant drive when a car crash leaves wife and daughter unharmed but kills Hatch. However, an ingenious doctor, Jonas Nyebern, manages to revive Hatch after two lifeless hours. But Hatch does not come back unchanged. He begins to suffer horrible visions of murder -- only to find out the visions are the sights of a serial killer.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users56%
Director: Brett LeonardGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man miraculously survives a car crash and finds himself haunted by visions of the afterlife and the spirit of a serial killer. As the killer's presence grows stronger and begins to manifest physically, the man must find a way to sever the connection before he becomes possessed or the killer claims more victims.

Critical Reception

Hideaway received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise intriguing but ultimately failed by its execution. The film was criticized for its muddled plot, excessive gore, and unconvincing special effects. While some acknowledged the potential of the central concept, most felt it was underdeveloped and failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its supernatural thriller elements with its graphic horror, resulting in a confusing narrative.
  • Jeff Goldblum's performance is noted as a highlight, but it's not enough to save the movie.
  • Critics found the special effects to be uninspired and the plot predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some finding the premise interesting and Jeff Goldblum's performance engaging. However, many viewers were disappointed by the film's convoluted storyline, lack of genuine scares, and unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's visual effects team was responsible for the creature effects in 'The Fly II' and 'Species'.

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Wuchak

**_Coming back from the other side with a strange new ability (or curse)_** A well-to-do couple in the Seattle area (Jeff Goldblum & Christine Lahti) is struggling with grief and the challenges of parenting a beautiful teenager (Alicia S...