Paranoid
Paranoid

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Paranoid

2000
Movie
93 min
English

Chloe Keane is an stressed American fashion model living in London who is about to have the worst weekend of her life. She and her boyfriend are invited to attend a party at the house of a former rock-star named Stan and his weird family who live in the countryside. Chloe awakes the next morning only to find her boyfriend has abandoned her at Stan's house and she has been drugged and handcuffed to the bed.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: John DuiganGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman becomes increasingly suspicious of her new husband's family after she witnesses a disturbing incident. As she delves deeper into their secrets, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of paranoia and deceit, questioning her own sanity.

Critical Reception

Paranoid received a generally negative reception from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at suspense, most critics felt it failed to deliver a satisfying thriller experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to build consistent tension and often relies on predictable twists.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors failing to elevate the material.

  • The plot becomes increasingly confusing and lacks a strong resolution.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some appreciated the attempts at a psychological thriller, many found the story to be nonsensical and poorly executed, leading to frustration rather than suspense.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Eavesdropper' but was changed to 'Paranoid' shortly before its release.

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