Promise Me Not
Promise Me Not

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Promise Me Not

2005
Movie
83 min
Thai

Two lovers are plunged into their deep love but face so many obstacles. They decide to end their lives to meet again in another world. But they spend three different lives and three million years to meet each other again.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Victor SalvaGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In this intense psychological thriller, a woman named Natalie is recovering from a traumatic event and seeking solace in a remote cabin. However, her peace is shattered when a mysterious stranger named David begins to insinuate himself into her life, his intentions growing increasingly sinister. As Natalie tries to uncover David's dark secrets, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Promise Me Not received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to deliver on its thriller premise, often leaning into gratuitous violence and a convoluted narrative. Audience reception was similarly tepid, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.

  • Attempts at suspense are often undermined by poor pacing and unconvincing character motivations.

  • Lacks the depth and originality to stand out in the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally reflect a disappointment with the film's execution and a lack of memorable moments.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more supernatural horror film titled 'The Devil's Own,' but was significantly re-written and re-shot to become the psychological thriller 'Promise Me Not'.

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