Movie spotlight
The Deviants
What do you say fellas...ready to blast off? Words to live by, according to six blissfully reckless friends who come together for a lost weekend wedding reunion of drinking, bowling, fighting, snorting, puking, screwing, writing bad novels, getting spanked by a psychotic preacher, hailing extraterrestrials and finally...learning that it takes more than a few days to achieve total world domination.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future where society is governed by strict laws and genetic purity is paramount, a group of genetically modified humans known as 'Deviants' are hunted for sport. A determined Deviant leader, Jaxx, embarks on a perilous mission to rescue his captured brethren from the clutches of the powerful and ruthless government forces.
Critical Reception
The Deviants received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some found its B-movie charm and visceral action sequences to be entertaining, particularly fans of the horror and sci-fi genres.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at a post-apocalyptic sci-fi narrative.
Criticized for its lack of originality and weak character development.
Noted for its gritty aesthetic and some moments of intense action.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarizing film that some found to be a fun, albeit flawed, B-movie experience, while others were disappointed by its execution.
Fun Fact
The film was initially conceived as a remake of a 1967 British science fiction horror film of the same name, but evolved into a new story with similar thematic elements.
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