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Death and Cremation
In a typical American suburb filled with middle class morals, a lonely 59-year-old, Stan, contributes to society by offering cremation services from his basement. In fact, Stan murders neighbors he perceives to be social bullies. Jarod, a fatherless 17-year-old high school outcast, lands an after-school job in Stan's cremation house and the two develop an unusual working relationship that quickly evolves into a partnership. As detective Matt Fairchild puts together clues from local disappearances, Stan must decide if protecting his newfound trainee is worth killing for.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is plagued by disturbing visions and nightmares, leading her to believe she is connected to a series of ritualistic murders. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a dark cult and a terrifying secret about her own past. The line between reality and hallucination blurs as she races against time to stop the killer before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Death and Cremation received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged its attempts at psychological horror, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original thriller experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies on tired horror tropes.
The psychological elements are underdeveloped and unconvincing.
Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Death and Cremation' are scarce, with the few available indicating a lack of engagement and general dissatisfaction with the film's confusing narrative and low production value.
Fun Fact
Despite its horror genre, the film was reportedly challenging to market due to its less than favorable critical reception and limited distribution.
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