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Back Soon is a story of love, loss, identity and hope. It follows the relationship between aspiring actor Logan Foster and reformed drug dealer Gil Ramirez, two men who find themselves inexplicably drawn together despite their disparate backgrounds, and the fact that they both regarded themselves as straight. However, their bond is soon threatened by Gil's mysterious past and a startling revelation about the true nature of their connection. Neither man is prepared for this, nor the impact it will have on their lives.
A group of friends on a remote island vacation find themselves trapped when their boat disappears, and strange occurrences begin to plague them. As paranoia mounts and their relationships fray, they must uncover the terrifying truth behind their isolation before they are picked off one by one.
Back Soon was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares as major drawbacks. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
A by-the-numbers horror flick with little to distinguish it from similar genre fare.
The film suffers from a lack of originality and relies too heavily on jump scares.
Despite a competent cast, the weak script and predictable twists prevent any real suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful mystery, many found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. The film's pacing and the characters' questionable decisions were also common points of criticism.
The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was later given a limited theatrical run.
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"Logan" (Windham Beacham) is selling his house after his wife was killed in a car accident. His buyer is "Gil" (Matthew Montgomery) and after a few chance meetings, the two start to hit it off. Both ostensibly straight, the former stays ove...