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Extracurricular
The recently divorced father of a nine-year-old, furious his daughter can't spend her birthday with him, bursts into her classroom with a birthday cake and a rifle. A hostage crisis ensues, and the mayor of the town in which the events take place will try to use the situation to gain advantage ahead of the elections, stopping at nothing. The son of a young policeman is in the same class, and before the events unfold, he'll have to answer a question as well.
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Plot Summary
A group of university students get involved in a dangerous online game called "Extracurricular," which offers real money for completing increasingly risky challenges. As the stakes escalate, they find themselves targeted by a mysterious entity that knows their deepest secrets and fears, pushing them to their limits.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and reliance on jump scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements while others found it predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and occasional effective scares.
Criticized for its unoriginal premise and a predictable narrative arc.
Some viewers found the escalation of challenges and the psychological manipulation compelling.
Google audience: Audiences were split, with many finding the film's concept intriguing and suspenseful, particularly the psychological aspects of the game. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was derivative of other thriller and horror films, and that the execution didn't live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by James Wan, a prominent figure in modern horror, "Extracurricular" did not receive the same level of critical acclaim as some of his other directorial efforts.
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