Seekers
Seekers

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Seekers

2016
Movie
90 min
German

Accompanied by a cameraman, four friends go into the deep forests of Poland to shoot a documentary about their hobby: Geocaching, a modern form of treasure hunting.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Kevin TancharoenGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a mysterious disease that turns people into violent, mutated creatures, a small group of survivors struggles to find a cure. Led by a hardened soldier and a determined scientist, they embark on a perilous journey to a rumored safe zone, facing both the infected and internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Seekers received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempts at a gritty, post-apocalyptic atmosphere and some of the action sequences, many found the plot predictable, the dialogue weak, and the overall execution lacking originality. It is often seen as a generic entry in the crowded zombie/infected subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and falls into many common post-apocalyptic tropes.

  • While some action sequences are watchable, the weak script and character development hinder the film.

  • A forgettable entry in the survival horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally unimpressed, with common complaints about the uninspired storyline, poor acting, and predictable scares. Some viewers found it to be a low-budget, unengaging B-movie.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited critical analysis and awareness.

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