Fastback
Fastback

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Fastback

2005
Movie
87 min
English

A '66 Fastback car punishes its owner for back seat sex. Well endowed Billy gets an old car from his very religious Aunt Tilly. It gets worse, when Billy's hated school rival, Arnelle, discovers what's going on in Fastback; she devises some electronics to control Fastback from her computer and really torments Billy.

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: Philip M. ArnoneGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip find themselves targeted by a mysterious and dangerous individual. As they try to survive the escalating terror, they uncover dark secrets about their own relationships and the wilderness they are in. The situation quickly devolves into a fight for survival against an unseen threat.

Critical Reception

Fastback received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller experience. Audience scores were similarly low, reflecting disappointment with the execution of its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and felt like a derivative of superior survival thrillers.

  • Characters were difficult to connect with, hindering audience investment in their plight.

  • The pacing and suspense failed to build effectively, leading to an anticlimactic experience.

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Fun Fact

Despite its 2005 release, "Fastback" had a very limited theatrical release and is primarily known as a direct-to-video or made-for-television film.

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