Shotgun
Shotgun

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Shotgun

2016
Movie
89 min
English

Robbed, fired, dumped and off his meds, he now sees things that aren't there. Insanity and hatred grow while his rage festers, his mind is chaos and he wants others to pay for it. Madness will take him and his shotgun will purge him.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Hannah Barlow, Kane SenesGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Two women, Emily and Claire, are taken to a remote desert location by a mysterious man named Marco. He forces them into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where they must survive his sadistic hunt. As the chase intensifies, secrets about their past and Marco's motives begin to surface, blurring the lines between victim and aggressor.

Critical Reception

Shotgun received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and reliance on gore over substance. While some acknowledged the performances and attempts at suspense, the film was generally seen as an uninspired addition to the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on shock value and violence.

  • Lacks originality and compelling character development.

  • Offers minimal suspense despite its premise.

Google audience: Audience reception for Shotgun is largely unavailable or not prominently featured on Google platforms. However, where reviews exist, they tend to echo critical sentiments, often pointing out the film's brutal nature and predictable plot.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in South Australia, utilizing its vast and often isolated desert landscapes to enhance the sense of dread and isolation.

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