Tapes
Tapes

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Tapes

2020
Movie
10 min
English

Tapes is about a young woman (Maddie) who discovers a recording of her parents' couples therapy session from 30 years earlier, which exposes a secret that makes their Sunday dinner a bit...awkward.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Roman B. ChernenkoGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive sound engineer, haunted by the disappearance of his sister years ago, stumbles upon a series of disturbing audio recordings. As he delves deeper into the tapes, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and paranoia. He must race against time to unravel the mystery and confront the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Tapes received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and sound design, while some found the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences were generally intrigued by its psychological thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique use of sound to build tension and atmosphere.

  • Applauded for its complex, albeit sometimes confusing, narrative structure.

  • Noted for strong performances that convey psychological distress.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unsettling mood and its intriguing mystery, with many highlighting the effective sound design. Some viewers found the pacing to be a bit slow in parts and wished for a clearer resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Golden Apricot International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Roman B. Chernenko also composed the film's score, using many of the sound effects and recordings featured within the movie's narrative.

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