Double Blind
Double Blind

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Double Blind

2018
Movie
89 min
English

When a team of scientists on the verge of a medical breakthrough are mysteriously murdered, two agents must protect the remaining survivor while trying to unravel the plot behind the assassinations.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users65%
Director: Ian VekserGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends are invited to a remote mansion for a dinner party. During the evening, they become participants in a dangerous psychological experiment orchestrated by their host, a brilliant but disturbed scientist. As the game escalates, paranoia and distrust set in, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets. The night turns into a desperate fight for survival as the experiment's true, terrifying purpose is revealed.

Critical Reception

Double Blind received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a psychological thriller but others criticizing its slow pacing and reliance on common horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • While it attempts to build suspense, the scares are often uninspired and predictable.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead cast, are generally seen as trying their best within a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a division, with some viewers finding the psychological aspect engaging but many expressing disappointment with the film's pacing and resolution. Common criticisms include a lack of originality and a failure to deliver a satisfying payoff.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Ian Vekser, also penned the screenplay, aiming for a tight, contained thriller experience.

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