The Collector
The Collector

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The Collector

2018
Movie
29 min
Greek

Alexis is a serial killer who collects his victims' attributes and skills. Angelos, an aspiring writer, becomes obsessed with Alexis and tries to decode his personality in order to write the perfect book.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Mike FlanaganGenres: Horror, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this horror film, a single mother struggling to make ends meet takes a job cleaning a large, isolated house. Her life takes a terrifying turn when she discovers the house's previous inhabitants have been murdered, and she becomes trapped with a mysterious and deadly intruder. The film explores themes of survival, isolation, and the fight against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

The Collector (2018) received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and effective scares. Audiences also responded well to its intense narrative and claustrophobic setting, although some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Mandy Moore's performance as the trapped mother was a standout.

  • The film effectively builds tension and delivers satisfying scares.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's thrilling plot and suspenseful execution. Many highlighted the strong acting and the effective build-up of tension, making it a gripping watch. Some viewers noted that while the story was intense, it occasionally relied on familiar horror tropes.

Fun Fact

Although released in 2018, the film was often mistaken for earlier films with similar titles and had a limited theatrical release, leading to some confusion about its initial reception.

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