Beware the Gorilla
Beware the Gorilla

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Beware the Gorilla

2019
Movie
95 min
Italian

Lorenzo is a lawyer who files a lawsuit against the zoo of his town but after winning it he has to take home a gorilla.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: D.M.W. GreerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip in the remote wilderness are terrorized by a relentless, ape-like creature. As they desperately try to survive the night, they uncover the dark history of the area and the legend of the creature that stalks it.

Critical Reception

Beware the Gorilla received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and low-budget effects. However, some audiences appreciated its attempt at a classic creature feature and its suspenseful moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and creature-feature tropes.

  • Some praise for atmosphere, but often hampered by production values.

  • A straightforward, if uninspired, horror narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available or documented for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget in a remote forest location, with director D.M.W. Greer also serving as the primary actor and writer.

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