#MurderSelfie
#MurderSelfie

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#MurderSelfie

2015
Movie
9 min
English

This comedy-horror follows a young couple on romantic, social media fuelled date-night in. The couple's need to update every single life event (and non-event) reaches a whole new level as blood-soaked masked intruders attempt to break into their house.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Anand KishoreGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends, obsessed with social media, embark on a road trip. Their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a sinister force that begins to target them, one by one, through their excessive use of selfies and online presence. The film explores the dangers of vanity and the blurred lines between the digital and real worlds.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak screenplay, and underdeveloped characters. Some reviewers noted a glimmer of potential in its premise, but felt it was ultimately squandered.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • Performances are unconvincing, failing to create any emotional connection.

  • The pacing is uneven, with dull stretches punctuated by moments of uninspired horror.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its attempt to tap into contemporary themes of social media addiction and online notoriety within a horror context.

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