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Femmes Fatales: Women of The Deathmatch
Go behind the brutality, bloodshed, and barbed-wire of the death match with wrestlers Mickie Knuckles, LuDark ShAiTAN, Sage Sin, Randi West, Maria Manic, Jewells Malone, Rebecca Payne, and Khloe. From veterans to relative newcomers, as well as mothers, girlfriends, and wives, each undoubtedly a warrior of the squared circle, these fearless women shed light, in addition to blood, sweat, tears and more blood, upon their careers, values, family, passion and drive for competing in death match wrestling.
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Plot Summary
This anthology film presents three distinct tales of terror, each featuring a female protagonist facing chilling and often supernatural threats. From a haunted dollhouse to a vengeful spirit, the women in these stories must confront their deepest fears and fight for survival against malevolent forces.
Critical Reception
Femmes Fatales: Women of The Deathmatch received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the anthology format and the presence of established actresses, many found the execution lacking in originality and scares. The film was often criticized for its inconsistent tone and underdeveloped storylines.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with pacing and character development, leaving viewers wanting more.
While featuring some talented actresses, the stories fail to deliver memorable horror moments.
The anthology format feels disjointed, with segments varying wildly in quality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally unfavorable, with many citing a lack of genuine scares and a predictable plot. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a female-led horror anthology but felt the execution fell short of expectations.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the final projects Tobe Hooper was involved in before his passing in 2017, though it was released posthumously.
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