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Self Defense
Arthur, an out of work legal practitioner, accepts a job as a kung-fu teacher in order to keep his unemployment benefits.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends are targeted by a mysterious attacker in a desolate home. As the situation escalates, they must fight for their survival, uncovering dark secrets about their own relationships and the true nature of the threat against them.
Critical Reception
Self Defense is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a cult following among genre enthusiasts for its gritty atmosphere and intense pacing. While not a mainstream critical darling, it was praised for its raw energy and effective suspense, despite some limitations in production value.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective tension and relentless atmosphere.
Noted for its commitment to a grim and brutal tone.
Criticized by some for its underdeveloped characters and plot.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with much of the cast and crew also contributing to other aspects of production.
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