Unhinged
Unhinged

Unhinged

2017Movie93 minEnglish

Four American best friends decide to take the back roads travelling to a wedding in England, on their way a deadly secret forces the girls to be stranded in the woods, where they discover a house occupied by Miss Perkins.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users75%
Director: Derrick BorteGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman driving her son to school is harassed by a stranger at a traffic light. What begins as a road rage incident quickly escalates into a terrifying game of cat and mouse when the woman realizes the man is stalking her and her family. She must fight for survival against a man with no remorse and a deadly agenda.

Critical Reception

Unhinged received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Russell Crowe's performance but criticizing the film's predictable plot and reliance on familiar thriller tropes. Audiences had a generally more positive reception, appreciating the intense action and suspenseful moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Russell Crowe delivers a menacing performance as a volatile driver.
  • The film relies heavily on familiar road rage thriller elements.
  • While suspenseful, the plot often feels predictable and lacks originality.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Unhinged' to be a tense and exciting thriller, with many highlighting Russell Crowe's terrifying portrayal of the antagonist and praising the film's high-octane action sequences. Some viewers felt the story was somewhat derivative of other chase thrillers, but the overall consensus leaned towards it being an effective popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

Russell Crowe reportedly gained over 50 pounds for his role as Tom Cooper, the antagonist in 'Unhinged', to embody the character's imposing physical presence.

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