Not Another Mistake
Not Another Mistake

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Not Another Mistake

1989
Movie
99 min
English

This movie is a cheap Rambo/Missing in Action 2 ripoff.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Richard FranklinGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, estranged from her family, travels to a remote estate to claim an inheritance, only to find herself caught in a web of suspicion and danger. She becomes entangled with the estate's enigmatic caretaker and uncovers dark secrets about her family's past. As strange events escalate, she must fight for her life and sanity against unseen forces.

Critical Reception

Not Another Mistake received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged the atmospheric tension. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggled with a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.

  • Atmosphere was occasionally effective, but ultimately undermined by weak character development.

  • Predictable twists and a lack of genuine scares left many viewers disappointed.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution and predictable plot. It is often seen as a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a horror film, "Not Another Mistake" often leans more into mystery and psychological thriller elements, with only brief moments of overt horror.

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