The Murder Podcast
The Murder Podcast

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The Murder Podcast

2022
Movie
92 min
English

Two amateur podcasters start investigating a murder in their hometown only to become wrapped up in a terrifying adventure full of supernatural threats.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: N/AGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of aspiring podcasters decides to investigate a series of unsolved murders, only to find themselves drawn into a terrifying real-life mystery. As they delve deeper, the lines between their podcast and reality begin to blur, and they become targets themselves.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some appreciated its attempt at a meta-narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious concept but criticized for execution.

  • The meta-commentary on true crime podcasts was noted but not fully realized.

  • Many found the scares uninspired and the mystery too convoluted.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divisive film, with some enjoying the podcasting angle and others finding it a derivative horror flick.

Fun Fact

The film's marketing heavily leaned into the idea of it being a 'found footage' style film, though it is not actually shot in that format.

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