Clique Bait
Clique Bait

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Clique Bait

2018
Movie
14 min
English

Set in the international school community of Hong Kong, a high school girl spreads a video sexualizing her childhood friend and classmate.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Danielle Von ZerneckGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A high school student finds herself entangled in a dangerous online relationship that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. As the situation escalates, she must confront the dark side of digital intimacy and the potential consequences of her online persona. The story explores themes of deception, trust, and the vulnerability of young people in the age of social media. She soon discovers that the online world can be a perilous place.

Critical Reception

Clique Bait received a mixed to negative reception from critics, primarily focusing on its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged its attempt to tackle relevant modern themes, the execution was largely seen as superficial. Audience reactions mirrored this, with many finding the film to be a standard thriller without significant innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality in its thriller elements.

  • Fails to deeply explore its themes of online dating and deception.

  • Performances are overshadowed by a weak script.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their summary is not readily available for this title. General audience reception indicates it did not leave a significant impact.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a thriller, 'Clique Bait' is often categorized by audiences as a Lifetime-style movie due to its subject matter and tone.

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