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You Better Take Cover

2015
Movie
29 min
English

A film about Men At Work, their hit single Down Under, and the Kookaburra controversy. The band were sued for copyright infringement and faced the label of 'plagiarists', 35 years after their success. An examination of the organic development of the song, its commercial success and cultural significance and questions the relationship between art and law, influence and copyright.

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IMDb3.1/10
Director: Andrew P. JonesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip find themselves targeted by a ruthless killer. As they fight for survival, they uncover a dark secret about their secluded getaway, realizing their idyllic escape has become a deadly trap.

Critical Reception

You Better Take Cover received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and low production values. While some acknowledged the attempt at suspense, the film was largely criticized for its predictability and lack of originality within the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by a small number for its basic suspense elements.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and reliance on genre tropes.

  • Noted for its low production values and amateurish execution.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'You Better Take Cover' are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with viewers often citing a predictable storyline and a lack of compelling characters as significant drawbacks. The film's budget limitations also appear to have impacted the overall viewing experience for many.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2015, 'You Better Take Cover' was filmed with a very limited budget, which is often cited as a reason for its straightforward, uninspired visual style and plot.

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Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Local audiences will puff their chests with national pride during scenes of America’s Cup and Commonwealth Game jubilation, but expect teeth to grind when the details of the copyright law court case engineered by Larrikin are brought into ...