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The Receder
While prepping for a party, the balding student Mischa is struggling to get it in the right model. Just as he decides to say goodbye to his receding hairline, he comes to a strange discovery. Between his flaxy hair there’s a foul mouthed ‘Hair mouth’ who forces him to keep the few hairs he has which leads to a bloody battle.
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Plot Summary
A lone astronaut on a deep space mission begins to question his sanity when he starts experiencing strange phenomena that suggest he is not alone. As the isolation and unsettling events mount, he must confront the possibility that his mission's objective might be far more dangerous than he was led to believe, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.
Critical Reception
As a relatively obscure 2021 film, 'The Receder' has garnered limited critical attention and audience viewership, making a definitive reception hard to establish. Initial buzz suggested a potentially engaging psychological thriller within a sci-fi framework, though details on its actual release and impact are scarce.
What Reviewers Say
Potential for suspenseful atmosphere and a thought-provoking premise.
Challenges in execution and a lack of widespread release hinder its impact.
A niche film that may appeal to fans of isolation-themed sci-fi.
Google audience: Due to the film's limited availability and recognition, there is insufficient data to provide a summary of Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
Information about 'The Receder' is extremely difficult to find, suggesting it may have had a very limited release, was perhaps a student film, or is a misremembered title.
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