The Chain
The Chain

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The Chain

2019
Movie
101 min
English

When Mike finds out that he has he same neurological disease as his father, he decides to enter a chain of assisted suicides, which operates under one rule: if you want to die, you must kill someone first.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: David MartinGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there. She soon discovers she's been subjected to a terrifying medical experiment where her life is intricately linked to the lives of others in a deadly chain. To survive, she must uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and find a way to break the chain before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Chain received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some commending its suspenseful premise and atmosphere, while others found the execution lacking in originality and depth. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the tense thriller elements and others criticizing its predictable plot points and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for predictable twists and a reliance on familiar horror tropes.

  • The film's claustrophobic atmosphere and fast pace were noted positives by some viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various remote and atmospheric settings to enhance its suspenseful and isolated feel.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Very intersting, not very good. Totally solid as like, a proof of concept, maybe? Needs some tweaking. I won't bother re-watching _The Chain_ at any point, and I wouldn't recommend it to you here and now, but I'll keep an eye out for the cr...