Deviance
Deviance

Deviance

2017Movie78 minEnglish

Two very different young men struggle to keep their grisly crimes a secret in a small town.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: James NunnGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A dangerous group of convicts, led by a ruthless leader, escape from a maximum-security prison. They seize control of a local bar, taking hostages and demanding a helicopter for their getaway. However, their plans are complicated by the arrival of a former special forces soldier seeking revenge for a past wrong.

Critical Reception

Deviance is a low-budget action-thriller that received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences, though some acknowledged the effort in trying to create suspense within its limited scope. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with viewers divided on its pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
  • Action sequences are often uninspired and fail to generate significant excitement.
  • Character motivations can be unclear, leading to a lack of emotional investment.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Bulgaria, a common practice for many lower-budget genre films to reduce production costs.

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