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Message Sent
Jasper runs off to Baguio to intercept the lola of his girlfriend Jessa. Jasper had wrongly sent a hurtful text message to Jessa. Jessa's lola was bringing the cellphone to her grandchild . Desperate to prevent the cellphone (hence the message) from getting into Jessa's hands, Jasper ask help from Alice. On their journey to Baguio, Jasper and Alice discover each other and then get more than what they planned to do. Indeed, there's a silver lining in every cloud, and there's a blessing in every wrong message sent.
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Plot Summary
When a group of teenagers receives cryptic messages on their cell phones, they soon find themselves targeted by a menacing stalker. As the messages become more threatening, they must unravel the mystery behind the sender before they become the next victims. The escalating terror forces them to confront their deepest fears and fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Message Sent received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on cheap scares. Despite its cast, the film failed to deliver a compelling horror experience, leaving many viewers disappointed.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.
Character development is minimal, making it difficult for audiences to connect with the protagonists.
The horror elements are often uninspired and fail to generate genuine suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Message Sent are overwhelmingly negative, with many citing the predictable storyline and poor execution as major drawbacks. Viewers often expressed disappointment with the film's attempt at horror, finding it more tedious than terrifying.
Fun Fact
Despite being marketed as a contemporary thriller, the film was shot in late 1999 and early 2000, but was not released until 2003 due to distribution issues.
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