You Before Me
You Before Me

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You Before Me

2018
Movie
7 min
Spanish

A story of a long distance relationship between two young gay men that takes a twisted turn.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users33%
Director: Richard Bates Jr.Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself in a relationship with a charming and seemingly perfect man. However, as their relationship deepens, she begins to uncover disturbing truths about his past and his true nature. The film explores themes of trust, manipulation, and the dark side of romance.

Critical Reception

'You Before Me' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its attempts at blending dark humor with horror elements uneven. While some appreciated its unconventional approach and performances, many felt the narrative was underdeveloped and relied too heavily on shock value.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its genre elements, resulting in a tonally inconsistent experience.

  • Performances are a highlight for some, but not enough to salvage a weak script.

  • Often relies on predictable twists and gratuitous violence to maintain interest.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'You Before Me' were largely critical, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the plot's predictability and the film's overall lack of originality. Some found the dark humor to be ineffective, while others felt the horror aspects were not sufficiently impactful. The film's pacing and character development were also common points of criticism.

Fun Fact

Director Richard Bates Jr. also makes a cameo appearance in the film as a character named 'The Patient'.

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