Don't Panic
On his 17th birthday, a boy named Michael has a surprise party thrown by his friends, where a session with a Ouija board accidentally unleashes a demon named Virgil, who possesses one of them to go on a killing spree. Michael, now plagued by violent nightmares and premonitions, sets out to try and stop the killings.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students become the targets of a mysterious killer after receiving anonymous phone calls. As the body count rises, they must race against time to uncover the killer's identity before they all fall victim. The film plays on themes of technology and isolation in the late 1980s.
Critical Reception
Don't Panic received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often regarded as a made-for-television horror film that failed to distinguish itself within the crowded genre of the late 1980s. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
- Familiar slasher tropes and a predictable plot.
- Lacks originality and memorable scares.
- A forgettable entry in the made-for-TV horror genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this television film, but general sentiment online suggests it is considered a below-average horror movie from the era, offering little beyond typical genre conventions.
Fun Fact
The film was originally developed as a pilot for a potential television series titled 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' but was ultimately repurposed into a standalone horror movie.
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