Games 14+
Games 14+

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Games 14+

2019
Movie
79 min
Russian

A fictional almanac consisting of three tough and extremely realistic novels, united by the general theme of survival and growing up of difficult teenage girls.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: J.T. MollnerGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Three friends are drawn into a sinister game orchestrated by a mysterious, masked assailant. As the night progresses, they find themselves in a deadly fight for survival, where the rules are unknown and the stakes are impossibly high. Each decision leads them further into a terrifying web of psychological torment and physical danger.

Critical Reception

Games (2019) garnered a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and atmosphere, many found the film to fall short of its horror aspirations, often feeling predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempts to deliver a tense cat-and-mouse thriller but ultimately feels uninspired.

  • Lacks originality in its premise and execution, failing to generate significant scares.

  • The plot becomes convoluted, and character motivations are often unclear.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Games' is not widely available, but preliminary indications suggest a lack of strong positive engagement, with viewers often pointing to its predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film's director, J.T. Mollner, also served as the cinematographer, aiming to create a claustrophobic and unsettling visual style that enhances the film's horror elements.

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