The Mime
The Mime

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The Mime

2015
Movie
78 min
English

In 1982 a tragedy occurred during a small town's founders day festival and performer's parade somewhere in Ohio. This event left one woman dead, and a local man missing.

Insights

IMDb2.5/10
Director: Robert ReitanoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip become stranded in a desolate area and find themselves terrorized by a relentless, silent killer. The film follows their desperate struggle for survival as they are hunted one by one by the enigmatic antagonist.

Critical Reception

The Mime (2015) received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, derivative horror tropes, and lack of originality. Audience scores were similarly low, with many finding the film tedious and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a classic slasher feel, but criticized for its uninspired execution.

  • The silent antagonist concept failed to generate genuine suspense.

  • The film suffers from weak character development and a predictable narrative arc.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Mime are scarce, but those available indicate dissatisfaction with the film's slow pacing and reliance on cheap scares, with little to no praise evident.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Robert Reitano, also wrote the screenplay and served as one of the producers, indicating a deeply personal project that unfortunately failed to resonate with audiences or critics.

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