Countdown
Countdown

Movie spotlight

Countdown

2020
Movie
14 min
English

A family of four gathers for a humble dinner on Chinese New Year, yet also preparing for what is about to take place the day after.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users58%
Director: Justin DecGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A nurse downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person will die. When it tells her she only has three days left, she must find a way to survive before time runs out. She soon discovers that the app is being enforced by a vengeful spirit.

Critical Reception

Countdown received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its inventive premise and scares but found its plot predictable and derivative of other horror films. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the film's blend of humor and suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fresh take on the horror genre and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes.

  • Noted for its use of modern technology to create suspense.

Google audience: Google users found Countdown to be a fun and creepy horror movie with a good concept. While some felt it was a bit silly, many enjoyed the scares and the tension it provided.

Fun Fact

The app used in the film, 'Countdown,' was based on a real app that was released as a promotional tool for the movie, which was then quickly taken down due to concerns about it being mistaken for a genuine life-prediction tool.

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