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Butchered
A group of teens decides to spend the weekend on a local island to say their final goodbyes before heading off to college. Little do they know, a convicted serial killer escapes from the authorities while on death row at a maximum security prison. Touted in the headlines of the local papers as "The Butcher" due to the manner he hacked up his victims in the local town deli, he takes cover on THE VERY SAME ISLAND. It becomes a battle for survival as the teens attempt to fight back against this unimaginable foe.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Kouta is about to become a father and is trying to leave his violent past behind. However, he is brutally attacked on Christmas Eve and wakes up in a hospital with severe injuries. His partner, who was also attacked, is nowhere to be found. Kouta must then confront his former associates and the dangerous world he tried to escape in order to find her.
Critical Reception
Butchered received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often described as a gory and unpleasant viewing experience. While some appreciated its commitment to shock value and visceral horror, many found the plot underdeveloped and the violence gratuitous.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on extreme gore and disturbing imagery.
Lacks narrative coherence and character development.
Considered by some to be an unpleasant and gratuitous horror film.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Butchered' is largely negative, with many viewers citing the extreme violence and lack of a compelling story as major drawbacks. It is often criticized for being more disgusting than frightening.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended to be a Spanish production but was ultimately made as a French one, maintaining the original intentions of its directors.
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