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I'm always on the lookout for the Slasher of the New Age. Don't get me wrong, I love Jason Voorhees and his ilk, but I'm keen to give others a chance to try and join those ranks with an original character. Unfortunately it never quite seems...
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Madison County
2011
Movie
81 min
English
A group of college kids travel to a small, mountain town called Madison County to interview the author of a tell-all book on the accounts of several grisly murders that happened there. But when the kids get to Madison County, the author is no where to be found and the towns people act like they haven't seen him in years. They also say that the killer never existed and the murders never happened. However, when the kids start digging around to get their own answers, they find out that the stories maybe more real than the townspeople are letting on!
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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Eric England•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of friends embarks on a road trip to the remote Madison County, hoping to uncover the truth behind a local legend. Their journey takes a terrifying turn when they become the targets of a deranged survivalist family. Trapped and hunted, they must fight for their lives in a desperate bid to escape the isolated and deadly terrain.
Critical Reception
Madison County received a mixed to positive reception, generally praised for its atmosphere and tension within the slasher/survival horror subgenre, though some critics noted its adherence to familiar tropes. It found a niche audience among horror enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective tension and suspenseful chase sequences.
Noted for its gritty and grim atmosphere.
Some critics found the plot predictable and derivative of other horror films.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this independent horror film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the rural landscape of Alabama, contributing to its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.
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