Jackals

A young woman attempts to break free from her family's cult, but her escape plan is thwarted when the cult's enforcers, known as the 'Jackals,' come after her. Her estranged father, a former cult member himself, must confront his past and protect his daughter from the dangerous sect that raised her.

Jackals received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and underdeveloped characters as major weaknesses. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

• The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of originality.
• Performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
• The direction is often uninspired, leading to a sluggish pace.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the film's predictability and lack of engaging elements. Many found the horror aspects to be unconvincing and the overall narrative to be bland.

Director Kevin Greutert is known for his work on the Saw film franchise, having edited Saw II through Saw VI and directed Saw VI and Saw 3D.