Shook
Shook

Shook

2021
Movie
88 min
English

When Mia, a social media star, becomes the target of an online terror campaign, she has to solve a series of games to prevent people she cares about from getting murdered.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: E.L. KatzGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two gaming streamers are in the middle of a live stream when a masked intruder breaks into their home. As they try to escape, they discover that the home invasion is part of a larger, more sinister game orchestrated by a mysterious figure known only as 'Game Master'. The streamers must use their wits and gaming skills to survive the night and expose the truth behind the deadly game.

Critical Reception

Shook received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere, modern take on the home invasion subgenre, and effective use of social media and gaming culture. Some found the plot predictable at times, but generally, it was seen as a solid and engaging thriller for its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense and suspenseful atmosphere.
  • Appreciated for its modern take on the home invasion thriller.
  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Shook' on Google is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film cleverly integrates elements of live-streaming and gaming culture into its horror narrative, reflecting contemporary digital anxieties.

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furious_iz

furious_iz

Social media's bad m'kay