Let's Kill Grandpa
Let's Kill Grandpa

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Let's Kill Grandpa

2017
Movie
79 min
English

A downtrodden unemployed pushover is lured into a sordid family conspiracy to murder his wife's grandfather on Christmas day.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Dan FrankGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A dark comedy that follows a young woman who travels to her estranged grandfather's funeral, only to discover a shocking family secret that ignites a chaotic chain of events. As she navigates her family's eccentricities and hidden motives, she must uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Let's Kill Grandpa garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its quirky humor and strong performances, particularly from its veteran cast. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the dark themes occasionally unevenly balanced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic tone and engaging premise.

  • Appreciated for the performances of its seasoned actors.

  • Noted for a slightly formulaic narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's unique blend of comedy and drama, finding the family dynamics intriguing and the humor effective. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been improved in certain sections.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single suburban house to create a sense of claustrophobia and familial tension.

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