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Lie or Dare
A young man and his wife arrive at the dacha from which his father disappeared a few days ago. But his real goal is not to search, but to try to understand whether his wife is cheating on him. The situation becomes even more complicated when he meets a mysterious 17-year-old girl there.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students celebrating Halloween play a game of 'Lie or Dare' in a haunted house. What starts as a fun party game quickly turns deadly as the dares become increasingly violent and the lies carry fatal consequences. They soon realize they are trapped with a malevolent entity that feeds on their fear and transgressions.
Critical Reception
Lie or Dare (2017) received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. It is often considered a low-budget horror film that struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on jump scares and gore without developing compelling characters or a strong narrative.
The premise is seen as a rehash of existing horror tropes, failing to offer anything original.
The acting and production quality are frequently cited as being below par.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Lie or Dare' are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiment, pointing to a derivative plot and unimpressive technical aspects.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film was not the only horror movie released in 2017 with a similar premise; another film titled 'Truth or Dare' with a comparable concept also came out in 2018, leading to some confusion.
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