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113 Degrees
Francesca and Joe are astronauts who've become lovers. Bunkered up in their little spaceship, Earth is a distant reality, everything they want is right here. But their mission is ending, and Joe's wife is waiting for him back home. Thinking she's going to lose him, Francesca takes desperate measures, leading to terrible and unintended consequences.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip find themselves in a small town where a serial killer is active. As they try to leave, they realize they might be trapped with the killer among them. The tension escalates as paranoia and suspicion grow, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.
Critical Reception
113 Degrees received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking in originality. While some acknowledged the attempts at building suspense, the overall consensus pointed to underdeveloped characters and a generic thriller narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable and uninspired plot.
Lacks character development and genuine suspense.
Relies heavily on genre tropes without adding anything new.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available commentary suggests a general disappointment with the storyline and execution, with little to distinguish it from other thrillers in its category.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations around Los Angeles, with the small town setting being a constructed environment to create a sense of isolation.
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