Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday

2016
Movie
7 min
Portuguese

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Casey T. MaloneGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During a birthday party, a group of friends find themselves targeted by a masked killer. As the night progresses, the celebration turns into a desperate fight for survival against a relentless and brutal assailant.

Critical Reception

Happy Birthday received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and lack of originality within the slasher subgenre. While some appreciated its attempt at gore, it was largely seen as a forgettable entry in horror cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar slasher tropes.

  • Features some graphic violence but lacks suspense.

  • Struggles with underdeveloped characters and a predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a low-budget horror film that doesn't offer much beyond typical gore and a predictable narrative arc.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single location, primarily a suburban house, to keep production costs down.

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