
Movie spotlight
Connection
Eleri has been caring for her mum, Luned, since she was a child. But both have become so invested in their reversed roles of parent and child, that they’ve lost sight of one another and the true connection between them.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in a desolate town after their car breaks down. They soon discover the town's inhabitants are not what they seem, leading them into a terrifying fight for survival against a hidden evil.
Critical Reception
Connection received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a classic horror atmosphere, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers little originality in the horror genre.
Performances are uneven, failing to elevate the weak screenplay.
Despite an atmospheric setting, the pacing and scares are largely ineffective.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Connection' are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with its uninspired storytelling and execution, with little to recommend it to fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew being friends of the director, John Russo, who also directed and starred in the movie.
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