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The Devil at Your Heels
Devil at Your Heels, traces the trials of stuntman Ken Carter who attempts a death-defying aerial jump in a car. Not content with a normal jump, Ken Carter attempts a jump from Canada to the USA. This feature-length documentary shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car. Winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 4th Genie Awards in 1983.
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Plot Summary
A young couple's idyllic vacation in the Caribbean turns into a nightmare when they become entangled with a mysterious, sinister local named 'The Devil'. As their paranoia escalates, they find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse, questioning reality and their own sanity.
Critical Reception
The Devil at Your Heels received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with critics largely panning its underdeveloped plot and reliance on gratuitous violence. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by a minuscule few for its atmospheric setting.
Widely criticized for a nonsensical plot and poor character development.
Noted for its attempts at suspense, which were often undermined by cheap scares.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film. General audience sentiment, based on available online discussions, suggests it is largely considered a forgettable horror film with few redeeming qualities.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and thematic elements, 'The Devil at Your Heels' is not directly related to any known religious or mythological depictions of the devil, serving more as a symbolic antagonist.
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