Dead Don't Die in Dallas
Dead Don't Die in Dallas

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Dead Don't Die in Dallas

2021
Movie
91 min
English

A miracle pill intended to save the world causes unforeseen side-effects forcing the surviving gays and bible thumpers in a small Texas town to join forces or fall prey to the flesh craving mutants.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jim MillerGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip to Dallas find themselves stranded in a remote, unsettling town. As strange occurrences and mysterious disappearances plague their stay, they uncover a dark secret that links the town's inhabitants to a series of unsolved chilling events.

Critical Reception

Dead Don't Die in Dallas garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, others found the plot predictable and the scares lacking originality. The performances received some commendation, but the overall execution of the horror elements was a point of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and slow-burn suspense.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a disappointing lack of genuine scares.

  • Performances were a highlight, but couldn't fully elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with many appreciating the film's moody ambiance and the cast's efforts. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story trod familiar ground and failed to deliver the visceral horror they expected.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling score for 'Dead Don't Die in Dallas' was composed by the acclaimed electronic musician John Carpenter, adding a layer of sonic dread to the film's atmosphere.

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portnoyz

portnoyz

Gays & trannies against bible-thumpers while both fight off a zombie attack caused my medication given out by the government.