Dead Bite
Dead Bite

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Dead Bite

2011
Movie
94 min
Thai

A band travelling by ship becomes stranded on Mermaid Island, and the locals hunt them down to make their forest goddess happy.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: R.S.M. Genres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover a mysterious bite mark on one of them, which soon reveals itself to be a deadly curse. As the curse progresses, it turns the infected friend into a flesh-eating monster, forcing the remaining survivors to fight for their lives in a desperate attempt to escape the creature and the wilderness.

Critical Reception

Dead Bite received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many citing its low budget, poor acting, and unoriginal plot as major drawbacks. It has gained a cult following among fans of low-budget horror-comedy films.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of polish and relies heavily on B-movie tropes.

  • Performances are generally weak, detracting from any potential scares or laughs.

  • The low-budget nature is evident in the special effects and overall production value.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dead Bite is scarce, but its limited presence online suggests it is not a widely recognized or acclaimed film. Those who have seen it often comment on its amateurish quality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production relying on volunteer work and practical effects.

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