Cruel
Cruel

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Cruel

2017
Movie
108 min
French

Pierre Tardieu, a day laborer, lives with his sick father. Reminiscing about his childhood with his mother on the beach, he can't free himself from her. Murdering someone becomes the only way of realizing his existence. One day, he meets a pianist called Laure in a bookstore and falls in love with her.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Eshom Nehles, Gary KingGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip stumble upon a remote, abandoned farmhouse. Their decision to explore the seemingly deserted property quickly turns into a fight for survival as they realize they are not alone. They become the targets of a terrifying, brutal killer, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and fight to escape the isolated, deadly environment.

Critical Reception

Cruel received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its predictable plot and reliance on graphic violence. While some appreciated its attempt at a slasher-revival atmosphere, the execution was widely seen as lacking originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on gore and jump scares without much substance.

  • Features a weak and uninspired plot with underdeveloped characters.

  • Fails to bring anything new to the slasher subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cruel are scarce, but general sentiment indicates dissatisfaction with the film's predictable narrative and excessive violence. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in rural Ohio, contributing to its isolated and gritty atmosphere.

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