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Burn
Gonzalo takes care of his exhausted mother while the tension in his home is growing because his father doesn't accept his homosexuality, the painful moments are frequent and the rage grows up in Gonzalo, until the moment when he must choose whether to save his family, or let it burn in the middle of a voracious fire in the hill where he lives.
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Plot Summary
Melinda, a young woman working a dead-end job at a gas station, finds herself the target of a deranged killer. As the night progresses, she must use her wits and bravery to fight for survival against her increasingly menacing attacker. The situation escalates into a terrifying battle of wills within the confines of the isolated station.
Critical Reception
Burn received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tension and lead performance but noted some familiar tropes within the horror genre. Audiences found it a competently executed and suspenseful thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its escalating tension and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Tilda Cobham-Hervey's performance as the protagonist was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics felt the film relied on predictable slasher elements despite its attempts at originality.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a suspenseful and well-acted horror flick, though some felt it was not particularly groundbreaking within the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot over a compressed period, with much of the action taking place within the confines of a single, practical gas station set.
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