Can't Take It Back
Can't Take It Back

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Can't Take It Back

2017
Movie
88 min
English

Following a group of students who leaves hateful comments on the page of a fellow pupil who recently committed suicide.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Jonny JonesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following a botched robbery, a group of friends find themselves trapped in an isolated house with their injured victim. As tensions rise and their secret threatens to unravel, they must confront their guilt and the possibility that one of them might be more dangerous than they initially believed. The night descends into a desperate struggle for survival, both from external threats and the paranoia growing amongst themselves.

Critical Reception

Can't Take It Back received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and performances, others found its plot predictable and lacking in originality within the genre. The film garnered a modest following, particularly among fans of contained thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Some critics noted strong performances from the lead actors.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a division between viewers who appreciated the film's tight pacing and unsettling mood, and those who felt it tread familiar ground without offering fresh insights.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, utilizing a single primary location to enhance its contained thriller feel.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

50/100 When a Facebook profile, for a girl who committed suicide, is found to still be active, a few girls post some rather scathing comments to the page without considering that you can't take it back. I was liking this film for a good ...