Late for Dinner
Two young men, one in need of medical attention, are cryogenically frozen in the early 1960s. The two are preoccupied with the fact that the police are pursuing them to realise what they are doing. The next thing they know is that they are in a strange new world (thirty years on).
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Plot Summary
Two friends, realizing they've been framed for murder, decide to go on the run. To evade capture, they adopt new identities and live a life on the move, constantly fearing discovery. Their desperate attempt to escape justice leads them into increasingly bizarre and dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Late for Dinner was met with a largely indifferent critical response, with many reviewers finding its blend of horror and comedy to be uneven. While some appreciated its unconventional premise, others criticized its pacing and execution.
What Reviewers Say
- A darkly comedic horror film that doesn't quite hit its mark.
- Features an intriguing premise but struggles with execution.
- Offers some quirky moments but ultimately feels underdeveloped.
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Fun Fact
The film was written and directed by W. Peter Iliff, who would later go on to write the screenplay for the action film Point Break (1991).
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