Countdown
Countdown

Countdown

2019Movie90 minEnglish

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users64%
Director: Justin DecGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people discover that a mysterious app predicts the exact moment of their death. As the countdown timer ticks closer to zero, they must find a way to survive the deadly consequences of the app before time runs out. The app, which appears to be cursed, unleashes a vengeful spirit that hunts down anyone who tries to cheat their fate.

Critical Reception

Countdown received mixed to negative reviews from critics but was a moderate box office success. While some praised its inventive premise and jump scares, many found the plot predictable and derivative of other horror films. Audiences generally found it to be a fun, if slightly forgettable, horror flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes and jump scares.
  • Praised for its unique premise and some effective frightening moments.
  • Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a fun and scary time, with many appreciating the creative concept of the death-counting app and its suspenseful execution. Some viewers felt it was a bit formulaic but still enjoyed the scares and the performance of the lead actress.

Fun Fact

The app used in the film, 'Countdown,' was made into a real app available for download on iOS and Android, complete with a similar countdown timer.

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Ricardo Oliveira

Ricardo Oliveira

Countdown is another of Hollywood's recent attempts to generate a quick win with a small investment, yet another soulless film and product of a system that wastes premises with potential in generic films. The film follows Quinn Harris, a...
ceefoo

ceefoo

As a fan of Final Destination (2000) I approached the film with an air of optimism hoping to discover a similar result. The premise was interesting, ideal for the mystery horror genre. Unfortunately, 'Countdown' quickly descends into your...
JPV852

JPV852

Not sure who thought this was a good idea, much less release this to theaters (this is the kind of film one would find for free on Amazon Prime). I like the lead actress thanks to that show YOU, but otherwise this was just a dumb movie. Per...