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Percentage

2017
Movie
18 min
Russian

Nikolai's firm is on the verge of ruin, and Vladimir offers him money at interest. But, as it turns out, they actually know each other.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Google Users34%
Director: Michael GoiGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young programmer discovers a terrifying new smartphone app that causes users to experience extreme, and often fatal, visions. As she delves deeper into the app's origins, she finds herself in a race against time to stop its spread before it claims more victims. The app's creators, however, have their own sinister agenda.

Critical Reception

Percentage received generally negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the premise but ultimately finding the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on jump scares and predictable horror tropes.

  • The central concept has potential but is ultimately squandered by weak storytelling.

  • Performances are serviceable, but cannot elevate the derivative material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while the premise of a deadly app was intriguing, the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative or truly frightening moments. Many found the plot to be derivative of other popular horror films and expressed disappointment with the overall execution.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Countdown', which was later changed to 'Percentage' to avoid confusion with another horror film of the same name.

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