Table For One
Table For One

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Table For One

2018
Movie
9 min
English

As Edward waits for midnight to strike, Henry comes to him and begs him to come to an arrangement.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Jezz WoodGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive writer, facing a looming deadline and plagued by self-doubt, finds himself increasingly disturbed by unsettling events in his isolated home. As his grip on reality loosens, he must confront whether the terrifying occurrences are a product of his own fracturing mind or something more sinister lurking in the shadows.

Critical Reception

Table for One received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its slow pace and predictable plot to be significant drawbacks. While some praised the atmosphere and lead performance, the film struggled to deliver a compelling narrative or truly frightening moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Rider Strong's committed performance in a challenging role.

  • Criticism for a derivative plot that fails to build suspense effectively.

  • Disappointment with the pacing and an anticlimactic resolution.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unfavorable, with many viewers expressing boredom due to the film's slow burn and finding the plot unoriginal and unsatisfying. Some appreciated the attempt at psychological horror but felt it did not come to fruition.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location at a single remote house, enhancing the sense of isolation for both the character and the production.

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