Little Red
Little Red

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Little Red

2000
Movie
87 min
English

A modern day, urban "Rebel Without a Cause" centering around a high school kid who tries to save his childhood sweetheart from the world of drugs.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Joe MialeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this modern retelling of the classic fairy tale, a group of young women are stalked by a menacing figure while traveling through a dense forest. As they become separated, their survival instincts are put to the test against a predator who seems to know their every move. The film plays on themes of vulnerability and the darkness lurking beneath the surface of innocence.

Critical Reception

Little Red received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being cited for its predictable plot and reliance on slasher film tropes. While some acknowledged its attempts at a contemporary twist on a familiar story, the execution was largely seen as uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspense, while others found it derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a modern update, the film struggles to differentiate itself from numerous other slasher films.

  • The performances are generally considered adequate but do little to elevate the material.

  • Its adherence to genre conventions results in a predictable and often unoriginal viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Little Red are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre that offers little new to the table.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Joe Miale, also directed the less well-known horror film 'Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County' in 1998.

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