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Don't Look Behind You
Jeff Corrigan has to enter the witness protection program with his family when he gives up his former boss to the FBI after discovering that he is a drug lord. Relocating his wife and kids causes trouble for them, as they are very dissatisfied with their new lives. Unfortunately, the protection program also fails, as the gang tracks down the family and Jeff is forced to protect them from attack.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers is targeted by a mysterious killer known only as the "Face Mask Killer" during a weekend getaway. As the body count rises, they must uncover the killer's identity and motive before they become the next victims. The film follows their desperate attempts to survive the night as paranoia and fear escalate.
Critical Reception
Don't Look Behind You was a direct-to-video release and received generally negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on slasher film tropes. Audiences also found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film is a derivative slasher that offers little originality.
Characters are underdeveloped and their actions often illogical.
Lacks suspense and relies heavily on gore and jump scares.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate disappointment with the film's uninspired storyline and poor execution, failing to stand out among other horror films of the era.
Fun Fact
Despite its direct-to-video release and minimal recognition, the film features Robert Englund, famously known for his role as Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
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