Dead Run
Dead Run

Movie spotlight

Dead Run

2018
Movie
10 min
Japanese

Hana is on the athletic running team. She's furious. To forget about her pent up emotions towards her parents, best friend, and romance, she runs. Her love for running allows her to keep going.

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Director: TraffikGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip to a remote cabin find themselves targeted by a mysterious, relentless hunter. As they desperately try to escape, they uncover a dark secret connected to the land they are trespassing on. The group must fight for their survival against an unseen enemy in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Dead Run received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film predictable and lacking in genuine suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • Lacks originality and genuine scares.

  • Performances are serviceable but do little to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Dead Run are scarce, but available feedback suggests a lack of engagement with the plot and a general feeling that the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller experience.

Fun Fact

The film was primarily shot on location in a remote forest area, which contributed to its intended isolated and suspenseful atmosphere.

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