Deadware
Deadware

Movie spotlight

Deadware

2021
Movie
68 min
English

In 1999, two friends use a webcam for the first time and stumble across a mysterious browser game that may be haunted.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Kelvin BueckGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends embark on a getaway to a remote cabin, only to discover their smart home technology has been hijacked. As the house's systems turn against them, isolating them and turning their worst fears into reality, they must fight for survival against an unseen, technologically advanced enemy.

Critical Reception

Deadware garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its inventive premise and effective suspense, though some noted pacing issues and a somewhat predictable narrative arc. The film was appreciated for its modern take on horror tropes, utilizing technology as a source of terror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of domestic thriller and sci-fi horror.

  • Applauded for its effective use of technology to create a sense of dread and isolation.

  • Some found the execution to be slightly uneven, with moments of genuine scares interspersed with slower passages.

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Fun Fact

The film's premise directly taps into contemporary anxieties surrounding the increasing integration of smart home technology into daily life and the potential vulnerabilities it presents.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Robbie Grawey

Robbie Grawey

Remind me again why this wasn’t called HOUSE OF HUNGER? I can’t think of one good reason. Loved the atmosphere this constructs but the last 10 minutes or so made for kind of an underwhelming climax on a narrative and character level. Fee...