Remote
Remote

Remote

1993Movie80 minEnglish

When 13-year-old Randy is forced to stash his remote control toys in a model home, he stumbles across the hideout of three prison escapees. With the use of his remote control toys, Randy manages to apprehend the three fugitives.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Ted NicolaouGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, Elias, moves to a new town and is relentlessly pursued by a mysterious, seemingly supernatural entity. He soon discovers that the entity is linked to the town's dark past and a series of unsolved disappearances. Elias must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Remote was a direct-to-video release and received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and low-budget feel. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it an uninspired addition to the horror genre of the early 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and underdeveloped characters.
  • The horror elements are often unconvincing and lack genuine scares.
  • Despite its premise, the movie fails to generate suspense or intrigue.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Remote' are scarce, but available comments generally point to it being a forgettable horror film with little to offer in terms of originality or effective scares.

Fun Fact

Although marketed as a supernatural thriller, 'Remote' was heavily influenced by the slasher films popular in the preceding decade, attempting to blend supernatural elements with a more traditional killer-on-the-loose narrative.

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