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Dangerous Turn
A medic is hunted by guilt of killing a man in a car accident, a cop who staged an experiment of placing a dummy on the side of the road and a dead man found found on the side of the road.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip to a remote cabin find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they try to survive the night, secrets and paranoia begin to tear them apart, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Turn (1983) is a lesser-known slasher film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and gore, critics largely found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It has since gained a minor cult following among fans of 80s horror.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality in its slasher tropes.
Performances are inconsistent, with some standout moments but largely uninspired.
Offers a few gruesome kills but struggles with pacing and character development.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to limited availability and promotion, with available comments often echoing critical sentiments about its formulaic nature and lack of memorable characters.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the production taking place in and around a single, isolated house to save costs.
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