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Loop

2016Movie5 minEnglish

Mali Elfman directs this haunting short, LOOP, a metaphorical piece she describes as what it feels like trying to become a filmmaker.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Patrick Johnson Jr.Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of scientists working on a secret project discover that they are caught in a deadly time loop. As they race against time to break free from the repeating cycle, they must also confront a mysterious killer within their midst. The situation intensifies as the loop resets, erasing their memories but leaving them with a growing sense of dread and a desperate need to solve the puzzle before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Loop received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its ambitious concept but criticizing its execution, pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences also had a polarized response, with some appreciating the mind-bending premise while others found it confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's time-loop premise is intriguing but ultimately fails to be fully realized.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of character development hinder the narrative's potential.
  • While ambitious, the execution falls short of its science-fiction thriller aspirations.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film explores complex scientific concepts like temporal paradoxes and the nature of consciousness within its narrative framework.

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