Detox
Detox

Movie spotlight

Detox

2020
Movie
10 min
Catalan

When Carles returns to Jordi's house to retrieve a book he had left behind, the two boys discuss the reasons for their breakup again.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Michael GoiGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A college student volunteers for a dangerous clinical trial for a new drug intended to curb destructive human impulses. As the drug begins to take effect, she finds herself locked in a terrifying battle for survival against the other test subjects, who are succumbing to their darkest urges.

Critical Reception

Detox received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding the film's premise underdeveloped and its execution predictable. While some acknowledged the attempts at creating a suspenseful thriller, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and impactful storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver on its intriguing premise.

  • Relies too heavily on genre tropes without adding fresh perspectives.

  • Lacks compelling character development and a satisfying narrative arc.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Detox is scarce, but the limited available information suggests a generally unenthusiastic reception, with viewers expressing disappointment in the film's predictable plot and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a short film before being expanded into a feature length movie.

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