Reversal
Reversal

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Reversal

2020
Movie
77 min
English

A social-drama set in an alternate time-line where Caucasians are the racially oppressed minority, Reversal follows the romance of two high-school students: Sammy and Ella, one from a rich African-American family, and the other from poor white trash. Both Sammy and Ella overcome prejudice and bullying from the dysfunctional families and environments and bring with them a little bit of change.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: B.J. McDonnellGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A social media influencer takes a trip to a remote cabin to create content, only to find herself stalked by a crazed killer. She must fight for her survival and turn the tables on her attacker.

Critical Reception

Reversal received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding it derivative and lacking originality. Some praised its gore and intense sequences, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gore and visceral horror elements.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and reliance on horror clichés.

  • Character development was deemed weak by many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the limited feedback available suggests a polarizing viewing experience, with some appreciating the slasher elements and others finding it forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single location, a remote cabin in the woods, to heighten the sense of isolation and claustrophobia.

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