Throwback
Throwback

Throwback

2014Movie93 minEnglish

Two modern-day treasure hunters go searching for the lost gold of a legendary 1800s outlaw in the remote jungles of Far North Queensland.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: VariousGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

This found-footage anthology film follows a group of friends who discover a mysterious VHS tape. Upon watching it, they are transported into three distinct horror segments, each with its own unique terrifying premise. They must survive these bizarre and dangerous scenarios before they can find their way back home.

Critical Reception

Throwback is a low-budget independent horror anthology that received a mixed to negative reception. While some viewers appreciated the creative anthology format and the variety of horror subgenres explored, many critics found the execution to be amateurish, with inconsistent pacing and underdeveloped stories. It's generally considered a cult film for hardcore fans of the anthology and found-footage genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a varied collection of horror shorts within its anthology structure.
  • Suffers from low production values and uneven storytelling.
  • Found footage elements add a familiar, albeit sometimes uninspired, layer to the horror.

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Fun Fact

As an anthology film, 'Throwback' features multiple directors contributing individual segments, common in low-budget horror productions seeking to showcase diverse talent.

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