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Built to Kill
Built to Kill is an edgy, hyper-stylish horror anthology about people pushed, pulled, and driven to kill. An abused wife tends to the post-robbery wounds of her criminal ex-husband, when they are visited by a mysterious - and malevolent - preacher. A teenage girl lost in life finds belonging in a cult that brings out her darkest side. A man trapped in a deadly loop must lure another victim to buy his freedom. Two sisters must find a way forward and an unspeakable act is the only way to rid them of their abusive father. And a young woman buys her way, with flesh and blood, into a secret society.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is drawn into a dangerous world of obsession and violence when she becomes involved with a charismatic but troubled man and his menacing father. As she tries to escape their destructive influence, she finds herself caught in a web of deceit and peril, leading to a violent confrontation.
Critical Reception
Built to Kill received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its underdeveloped plot and gratuitous violence as significant drawbacks. While some acknowledged the attempts at creating a dark and suspenseful atmosphere, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty aesthetic by a few, but widely criticized for its excessive and often senseless violence.
The narrative is often described as convoluted and difficult to follow, with characters lacking depth.
Performance of the lead cast received some acknowledgment, though it wasn't enough to elevate the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Built to Kill are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests a division in opinion. Some viewers found the film to be a dark and engaging thriller, while others were put off by its bleak tone and lack of clear narrative resolution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, with director Adam Sherman aiming to capture a sense of urban decay and isolation.
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