Lust Runner
Lust Runner

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Lust Runner

1996
Movie
Adult · 18+
188 min
English

In the future, after The Great War, man is divided into two camps: The Elite, who control; & The Shants, who are controlled. Deprived by the Elites of any human contact, The Shants develop a time machine to take them back to a time when love & affection are still legal. & that's where the Lust Runner comes in. Working for The Elites, his assignment is to stop The Shants from time traveling & messing up the time-space continuum & all mankind!

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Reginald "Reggie" DavisGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A talented but troubled detective is haunted by his past while investigating a series of brutal murders. As the body count rises, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a cunning serial killer who seems to anticipate his every move. The investigation forces him to confront his own demons and risk everything to bring the killer to justice before another innocent life is lost.

Critical Reception

Lust Runner received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Tony Todd. However, some critics found the plot to be formulaic and predictable, and the film's pacing was occasionally criticized. Audiences generally found it to be a suspenseful thriller, though it did not achieve widespread commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark tone and effective suspense.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues.

  • Tony Todd's performance as the antagonist was a standout element.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's gritty atmosphere and the chilling portrayal of the killer. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but generally found it to be an engaging thriller that delivered on suspense.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, with several scenes filmed in gritty, industrial areas to enhance its dark aesthetic.

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