Prescription for Danger
Prescription for Danger

Prescription for Danger

2018Movie94 minEnglish

Ivy and Skyler have started a popular web site and Ivy's health suffers from the stress. Her doctor has her scanned: she only has short time to live and she starts on expensive, illegal, experimental drugs. But is the doctor lying?

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Medical Drama

Plot Summary

A brilliant but disgraced surgeon, Dr. Evelyn Reed, is drawn back into the world she left behind when her former mentor is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As she investigates, Evelyn uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful pharmaceutical company and a dangerous experimental drug. Racing against time, she must expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Prescription for Danger received mixed reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and lead performance but finding the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the medical thriller aspects and the suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling lead performance and suspenseful pacing.
  • Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes and a predictable resolution.
  • Lauded for its engaging medical mystery elements.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the performance of the lead actress. Some viewers found the storyline to be a bit cliché, but overall it was considered an entertaining thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Lead Actress at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's set designer meticulously recreated a realistic hospital environment, sourcing authentic medical equipment from decommissioned hospitals.

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