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Manhunt
Two lovers experience a spat. Then, one of the lovers leaves and experiences a sexual day to remember. He walks past a public phone that is ringing and has sex with the anonymous caller. But that's just the beginning of his day's sex: he will have sex with a copy, with a psychiatrist, as well as friends, eventually winding up home with is lover.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a hunting trip in the wilderness becomes the targets of a deranged killer. As they struggle to survive, they must confront their own fears and fight for their lives against an unseen enemy. The remote location and lack of communication amplify their terror as they are systematically stalked.
Critical Reception
Manhunt (1980) is a low-budget independent horror film that gained a cult following among genre enthusiasts. While not critically acclaimed upon release, its suspenseful atmosphere and brutal premise have resonated with audiences over time. It is often cited as an example of the gritty, backwoods slasher subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense suspense and unrelenting atmosphere.
Criticized for its graphic violence and predictable plot.
Appreciated by some for its gritty, no-frills approach to the horror genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the film's raw tension and survival elements, while others find it to be too derivative and gratuitous.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew working for deferred pay or deferring their salaries until the film could find distribution.
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