Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes

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Bad Vibes

2020
Movie
8 min
English

Difficult customer Karen gets more than she bargained for when she orders an intimate object from a company called Heavenly Heathens Adult Toys. Emphasis on the Heathens. Now Karen has a bone to pick with Heavenly Heathen’s top Customer Service Representative, Dana.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Niels van der VlietGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple's dream vacation to a remote island takes a dark turn when they encounter a mysterious and unsettling local culture. As tensions rise and paranoia sets in, their relationship is pushed to the breaking point, forcing them to confront their deepest fears. The idyllic setting slowly unravels into a nightmarish struggle for survival against an unseen threat.

Critical Reception

Bad Vibes received mixed to positive reviews, with critics generally praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling mood, though some found the plot occasionally predictable. Audience reception was somewhat divided, with some appreciating the psychological suspense and others finding it too slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its building sense of dread and psychological intensity.

  • Noted for its effective use of isolation and paranoia.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of narrative clarity in later stages.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The remote island setting was filmed on the Dutch Wadden Islands, chosen for their stark, isolated beauty.

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