The Damned
A clan of vampires has just moved into the neighborhood, and college student Tom accidentally discovers his new neighbors' secret. When the vampires find out that Tom knows, he must do whatever he can to survive. His two roommates, a horror fan and a skeptic, join him with the help of a private investigator, who's had a run-in with these bloodsuckers before. Together they join forces to stop the bloody, fanged carnage before it's too late! With a fast-paced punk-rock soundtrack and non-stop gore, The Damned will have you afraid to blink!
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Plot Summary
In 1976, during Argentina's Dirty War, a group of prisoners are sent on a dangerous mission. They are told to retrieve a cache of weapons, but the reality of their task is far more sinister. They soon discover they are pawns in a brutal game of deception and survival, where trust is a luxury they cannot afford.
Critical Reception
The Damned received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Peter Mullan. However, some found the narrative somewhat predictable or overly bleak.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gritty realism and palpable tension.
- Ewen Bremner and Peter Mullan deliver compelling performances.
- Some viewers found the plot's exploration of betrayal and desperation quite harrowing.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely in Brazil, despite being set in Argentina.
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