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The Strawman
A simple and quiet young man, Ruben faces the ups and downs of his life. But now, in the family, the “lame duck” is his brother. He allowed himself to be drawn by a gang of thugs into a high-risk enterprise. After being badly beaten in a beating, he finds himself between life and death. Fatally invested with a brotherly duty, Ruben goes to find the thugs to try to remove them from his "brother" and put an end to this story. But what was supposed to be an end turns out to be a nightmarish departure.
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Plot Summary
In a secluded cabin, a detective haunted by a past case grapples with a mysterious disappearance. As he delves deeper, he uncovers unsettling truths about the victim and his own sanity. The lines between reality and delusion blur, leading to a shocking confrontation.
Critical Reception
The Strawman garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, while some found its pacing inconsistent and the plot occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.
Appreciated for its exploration of psychological themes and mystery elements.
Some critics noted a slow build-up and a somewhat conventional third act.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Strawman' to be a compelling and engaging thriller, appreciating its tense mood and thought-provoking narrative. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful.
Fun Fact
The director, Ryan Watson, also stars as the lead detective in the film, a role he specifically wrote for himself to explore the character's psychological turmoil.
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