Natural Vice
Natural Vice

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Natural Vice

2022
Movie
81 min
English

A millionaire entrepreneur invents a new form of ecstasy only for his business to be chased down by the Chinese triads.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users72%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the seemingly idyllic town of Willow Creek, a series of disturbing events begin to unravel the veneer of perfection. A determined local journalist starts investigating a powerful family whose influence permeates every aspect of the community. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark underbelly of secrets, manipulation, and moral compromise.

Critical Reception

Natural Vice received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful narrative while others felt it lacked originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and pacing issues.

  • A competent thriller that doesn't break new ground.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful elements and the performances of the cast. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the story was too derivative of other thrillers and that the ending was anticlimactic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Indie Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The production team meticulously recreated the fictional town of Willow Creek on a soundstage to ensure complete control over the visual atmosphere and allow for specific set manipulations during filming.

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