Do No Harm
Do No Harm

Do No Harm

2020Movie15 minEnglish

OCD-sufferer Beth risks losing everything to save a colleague from an out-of-date sandwich.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: Erik BernardGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In this psychological thriller, a brilliant surgeon finds his life unraveling when a mysterious woman from his past reappears, threatening to expose a dark secret. As his reality blurs with paranoia, he must confront the consequences of his actions and fight for his sanity. The film delves into themes of guilt, obsession, and the fragility of the human psyche under immense pressure.

Critical Reception

Do No Harm received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the suspenseful narrative and dark undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and gripping psychological tension.
  • Commended for a strong central performance that anchors the narrative.
  • Some critics noted that the plot treads familiar territory within the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the exploration of dark psychological themes. Many found the performances compelling, though a segment of viewers felt the story could have offered more originality.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Do No Harm,' is a direct reference to the Hippocratic Oath, a foundational ethical principle in medicine, creating an ironic contrast with the dark and morally ambiguous events depicted.

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CinemaSerf

Filmed in just under five days and apparently with a budget of only £15,000 this short feature proves that you really need a much more cohesive concept underpinning a film if you are to compensate for a limited suite of resources. This one ...