Smoke Screen
Smoke Screen

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Smoke Screen

2018
Movie
86 min
English

A botched assassination of the US Attorney General forces its perpetrators to go into hiding. Meanwhile, clandestine forces awaken to correct the situation.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: T.J. ParsellGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling actor takes a job as a cleaner in a deserted movie studio, hoping to steal a valuable prop to pay off his debts. However, he soon discovers that the studio is not as deserted as he thought, and he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation. As he tries to escape, he must confront his own past and the secrets hidden within the studio.

Critical Reception

Smoke Screen received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere but others criticizing the underdeveloped characters and convoluted storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a tense thriller but falls short due to a predictable plot.

  • Performances are adequate, but not enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The low-budget production is evident, impacting the overall atmosphere.

Google audience: There is limited specific audience feedback available for 'Smoke Screen' on Google reviews, making it difficult to ascertain general audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

Despite its thriller elements, the film was primarily shot on location in a real, albeit mostly vacant, former film studio in New Mexico.

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