Spree
Spree

Spree

2020Movie93 minEnglish

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users70%
Director: Eugene KotlyarenkoGenres: Horror, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Kurt Kunkle, a rideshare driver, is desperate for fame and viral notoriety. In a misguided attempt to achieve this, he live-streams his descent into madness as he kidnaps passengers to rack up views. As his stunt escalates, he finds an unlikely opponent in a comedian who is also riding in his car.

Critical Reception

Spree received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Joe Keery's performance and the film's satirical take on social media culture and influencer obsession. Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, and the horror elements occasionally overshadowed by its commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely satire of social media and influencer culture.
  • Joe Keery's performance as the unhinged protagonist is a highlight.
  • The film's blend of horror and dark comedy effectively critiques modern obsession with fame.

Google audience: Audiences largely found the film to be an entertaining and relevant commentary on the dark side of social media, with many appreciating the performances and the unique premise. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit predictable towards the end.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on iPhones, mimicking the style of vlogs and live-streamed content central to its narrative.

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Nathan

Nathan

Spree is a twisted thriller the implements dark humor well. Joe Keery does an excellent job carrying this movie, you really see the evolution of his character change from a sad sympathetic man to a deranged psychopath. The twist on the foun...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

As much as I wish 'Spree' would try to have its cake and eat it too by going deeper with its satire (and it IS possible to do a black comedy that explores deep societal issues), on the surface it is an equally fun and bleak look at a young ...
Enricc1

Enricc1

A fun horror movie about how we use social media and how our use of social media can reach to horryfying level, A watch!