Cherry Spot

A dark comedy horror film that follows an obsessive young man named Ted who becomes infatuated with Jill, a woman he encounters at a support group. As Ted's infatuation escalates, he begins to stalk her, leading to increasingly disturbing and violent events. The film delves into themes of obsession, mental illness, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion.

Cherry Spot received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its dark humor and disturbing subject matter to be uneven and its execution flawed. The film was noted for its attempt at a unique tone but often fell short, leaving audiences divided.

• Praised for its uncomfortably dark and unique sense of humor.

• Criticized for its predictable plot and unlikable characters.

• Some found the film's exploration of obsession to be disturbing but ultimately unsubtle.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed by Cherry Spot, with many finding the film to be disturbing and poorly executed. While a few appreciated the dark comedic elements, the majority found the plot predictable and the characters unsympathetic.

The film's director, Richard Bates Jr., also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and observations of support group dynamics.