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Fatal Pulse
Follows the exploits of husband/wife moguls trapped with a deadbeat couch potato brother in a hallucinogenic 1-900 world of 1991. Everyone is plotting to kill everyone else, including themselves, and ultimately do. Inspired by the corporate take-over era of the late 80s/early 90s and all the dark, atmospheric, neo-noir thrillers that came along with it.
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Plot Summary
When a driven investigative journalist starts uncovering a complex conspiracy, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a dangerous organization. As the body count rises and the stakes escalate, she must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.
Critical Reception
Fatal Pulse received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the pacing and occasional suspenseful moments, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to offer anything particularly original to the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
Performances are uneven, with the lead struggling to carry the emotional weight.
Despite some attempts at tension, the thriller elements fall flat.
Google audience: Audience feedback for Fatal Pulse is largely absent due to limited release and promotion, making it difficult to gauge specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the production taking place in and around a single, repurposed industrial complex to control costs.
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