Not Quite Dead Yet
Not Quite Dead Yet

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Not Quite Dead Yet

2020
Movie
93 min
Japanese

After Nanase's father drops dead due to a drug that causes temporal death for 2 days, she is named the president of his pharmaceutical company. Nanase endeavors to prevent her father's enemies from prematurely cremating his body before the drug can wear off and allow him to revive.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Fabrice EbouéGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A struggling actor desperate for a role accepts an offer to play the victim in a snuff film, only to discover that his director has darker and more sinister intentions. He must now fight for his life against a cult that believes in consuming human flesh for eternal youth. As he navigates the terrifying situation, he also finds himself in an unlikely romance with one of the cult members.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its uneven tone and reliance on gore over genuine scares or compelling storytelling. While some appreciated its attempts at dark humor and social commentary on consumerism and immortality, many found it to be derivative and lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on gore and shock value, often at the expense of narrative coherence.

  • Attempts at dark humor and social satire are largely unsuccessful.

  • Fails to deliver memorable performances or a compelling plot.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Not Quite Dead Yet' appears to be largely negative, with viewers frequently criticizing its lack of substance, excessive violence, and underdeveloped characters. Many found the film to be gratuitous and disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Le Daim' in its original French, translates to 'The Buck' or 'The Doe', referring to the deerskin jacket the protagonist acquires, which has supernatural properties.

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