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Mid-Century
A husband and wife's weekend in a mid-century modern vacation rental turns deadly when the husband discovers the owner is a psychopath with a backyard of buried secrets and designs on his wife.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip become stranded in a remote, seemingly idyllic town. As night falls, they discover the town harbors a dark secret and that they are not welcome. They must find a way to survive the night and escape before they become permanent residents.
Critical Reception
Mid-Century received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and tension, while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others criticizing the pacing and narrative coherence.
What Reviewers Say
The film effectively builds a sense of unease and isolation.
Some viewers found the plot to be derivative of other horror tropes.
The performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.
Google audience: Audience reviews were split, with some finding the movie to be a decent, low-budget horror flick with a few effective scares, while others were disappointed by its slow pacing and lack of originality.
Fun Fact
Director Sonny Mallhi is also known for his work as a producer on films like 'The Strangers' and 'I Can Do That'.
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