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Don't Look Down
Four gay men and a straight woman who barely know each other find themselves in an apartment in the sky above Paris. They have all been the victim of the same domineering pervert who is locked in a room. That night, they decided to finish it. In turn, they tell each other memories that bind them to this man and enter the room to confront him. But what happens between the monster and them remains their secret.
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Plot Summary
Six young women, who have all recently lost their jobs at a local call center, decide to take drastic measures to make ends meet. They accept an offer to participate in an extreme reality TV show, which involves being locked in a remote, derelict house and filmed 24/7. The women soon realize that the challenges are more sinister than they initially appeared, and they must fight for survival as the game takes a terrifying turn.
Critical Reception
Don't Look Down received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on gore over substance. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its intense atmosphere while others found it to be derivative of other horror films.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.
Relies heavily on jump scares and gratuitous violence.
Lacks character development and compelling narrative arcs.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed to negative reception, with common criticisms including a lack of originality and a predictable storyline.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a supposedly haunted abandoned manor in the UK, with some of the cast and crew reporting unusual occurrences during production.
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