Urge
Urge

Urge

2016Movie91 minEnglish

A group of friends on holiday on an island experiment with a new designer drug that makes them lose their ability to control their urges.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Aaron KaufmanGenres: Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A mysterious new party drug called Urge is making its way through Los Angeles, causing users to lose all their inhibitions and act on their wildest impulses. A group of friends finds themselves at the center of this epidemic when they discover that the drug is far more dangerous than they could have imagined. As the lines between reality and desire blur, they must fight to survive the night and escape the clutches of the drug's sinister creator.

Critical Reception

Urge received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its premise intriguing but its execution lacking. The film was often criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on shock value rather than genuine suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's concept of a drug that amplifies primal urges is conceptually interesting.
  • However, the execution often falls flat, with a reliance on graphic content over substance.
  • Many viewers found the characters and plot to be underdeveloped and predictable.

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Fun Fact

The film was developed by the same team behind the popular online series 'The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers'.

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