Barnie's Minor Annoyances
Barnie lives in Calais but works in London. Everyday, he takes the Eurostar to go to his office. Although he is married to Lucie, Barnie has two lovers in London: Margot, a young and fresh advertising executive, and Mark, a hot 35 years old auctioneer. Everything could work out fine like that, until Margot, Mark and Lucie separately offer Barnie the same birthday present: a return ticket to Venice on the Orient-Express, and on the same dates. What will Barnie do? Who will he choose to go with? After thinking that going with Lucie could actually save his marriage, problems are not over: Margot and Mark both show up at Barnie and Lucie's house, pretending to be a couple, and asking Barnie for some explanations. Which he obviously can't give...
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Plot Summary
A group of estranged friends reunites for a weekend camping trip, only to discover their campsite is haunted by a mischievous, albeit deadly, entity. As the 'minor annoyances' escalate into life-threatening events, they must confront their past grievances and work together to survive the night.
Critical Reception
Barnie's Minor Annoyances was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its attempts at blending horror and comedy to be uneven. While some appreciated its B-movie charm and the presence of familiar genre actors, many felt the plot was derivative and the scares lacked impact.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to find a consistent tone, veering awkwardly between slapstick and genuine frights.
- Relies too heavily on genre tropes without offering anything fresh.
- The performances are a mixed bag, with some actors seeming to enjoy the camp while others appear lost.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the film to be a fun, albeit cheesy, horror-comedy romp, a significant portion felt it was poorly executed with a predictable plot and uninspired scares.
Fun Fact
The creature effects for the film were handled by a small independent effects house that had previously worked on several low-budget creature features.
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