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Fluteman
When the small town of Minyaka suffers from a drought, a kind and mysterious stranger offers to make it rain by playing his flute; under the condition that he be paid. But after Fluteman makes it rain, and even stops it; the town council, blind by their greed and pride, refuse to pay him. Fluteman stands before the town and warns them of a curse he would bring; and so the next day the school playground fades into silence as all the children disappear into the bush... except one.
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Plot Summary
In a small, isolated town, a series of bizarre and violent deaths begin to occur, all linked by the chilling sound of a flute. A weary detective is brought in to investigate, only to find himself drawn into a dark mystery that seems to defy rational explanation. As the body count rises, he must confront a terrifying supernatural force that preys on the town's deepest fears.
Critical Reception
Fluteman was largely met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, often being described as a competently made but uninspired slasher film. Audiences found its attempts at suspense often fell flat, and its scares predictable. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and a few unique kills.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality in its slasher tropes.
The premise of a musical killer is intriguing but poorly executed.
Relies too heavily on jump scares and gore without substantial character development.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment, with many finding the film to be forgettable and lacking in genuine scares or a compelling narrative.
Fun Fact
The distinctive and eerie flute music used in the film was composed by Gary Chang, who also contributed to the scores of other notable horror films like 'The Keep' and 'Alone in the Dark'.
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