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Pick A Side
A strait-laced brother who puts business before family gets embroiled in his gangster brother's life when a bank robbery goes badly awry. The only way to bring his brother's killer to justice is to enter the same life style and hopefully not lose himself in the process. Uncovering truth about family and loyalty along the journey and realizing there are two sides to every story.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults are invited to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped and targeted by a mysterious killer. As paranoia and distrust spread among them, they must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and escape before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
Pick A Side received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, weak character development, and reliance on common horror tropes. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, the overall consensus pointed to a derivative and uninspired thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and relies heavily on genre clichés.
Character motivations and dialogue are often unconvincing.
The suspenseful moments are few and far between, leading to a forgettable viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Pick A Side are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be a generic horror offering that fails to stand out.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2021, 'Pick A Side' had a very limited release and minimal promotional activity, contributing to its low visibility and poor reception.
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