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Thicker Than Water
In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, which also requires a tentative peace between gangs. With backing from Gator, a smooth New Orleans drug king, DJ and Lonzo start dealing, organizing their gangs into pushers. Just as their finances are looking up, one of Gator's team pulls a double cross and two of DJ and Lonzo's gang bangers start a shooting war. Can the erstwhile music producers salvage anything of their bond or their plans?
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Plot Summary
A group of friends reunites for a wild weekend getaway at a remote cabin, unaware that a sinister presence lurks nearby. As paranoia and suspicion grow among them, they find themselves targeted by an unknown assailant. Old tensions resurface as they struggle to survive the escalating violence and uncover the terrifying truth behind their ordeal.
Critical Reception
Thicker Than Water (also known as 'The Hillside Strangler' in some markets) received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its execution uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers criticizing its reliance on common horror tropes and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot and unconvincing character development.
Lacks genuine scares and relies too heavily on jump scares and gore.
Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat, leaving viewers disappointed.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's predictable narrative and uninspired horror elements. Many found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was also released under the title 'The Hillside Strangler', which led to confusion with other films and documentaries about the infamous serial killer.
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