Twisted
Twisted

Twisted

1997Movie86 minEnglish

Four unsuspecting victims find themselves beyond "The Twilight Zone" in a twisted and altered reality: an airline passenger thinks he's lost his identity... a bored housewife thinks she's found romance... a conman thinks he's made his mark... and a hired killer thinks she's ready to retire. Unfortunately for all of them, they soon discover that there's nothing like reality to get in the way of an otherwise perfectly twisted perspective. Things are never quite that simple.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Chuck BowmanGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, reeling from a personal tragedy, finds herself drawn into a dangerous investigation. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets and becomes entangled with a charismatic but potentially deadly individual. Her quest for the truth forces her to confront her own demons and question whom she can trust.

Critical Reception

Twisted (1997) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempt at suspense, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its direct-to-video release contributing to its limited visibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies on tired thriller tropes.
  • Performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.
  • The film struggles to maintain suspense, resulting in a predictable outcome.

Google audience: Google user reviews for "Twisted" are scarce due to its limited release and reception. Those available often echo critical sentiments, highlighting a lack of engaging elements and a predictable storyline. The film is generally considered an unremarkable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1997, 'Twisted' has often been mistaken for or confused with the 2004 film of the same name starring Ashley Judd and Samuel L. Jackson, which received a significantly different critical reception.

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