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Dead Line
Following research into a new molecule, negligence on the part of a pharmaceutical laboratory leads to the spread of a devastating plague that transforms humans into the undead. A small group of survivors, forgotten in an evacuated and quarantined city, attempt to survive in this hostile environment. Among them are Martin and Frank, two cops; Eric and Fabrizio, two young thugs; Alice, whose husband Thomas is suspected of being infected; Jérémie and his daughter Jade; François, a fatalistic alcoholic; and Dr. Varda, a researcher specializing in the study of the molecule. Despite the tensions within the group, they will all try to join forces to escape this hell.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip in the woods become the targets of a relentless killer. As they try to survive the night, they uncover a dark secret about the land they are on. The film follows their desperate attempts to escape the deadly predicament.
Critical Reception
Dead Line (2011) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It is often cited as a low-budget independent horror film that struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with common criticisms focusing on its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on typical slasher tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at building suspense within a confined setting.
Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.
Noted for its low production values which detract from the viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available feedback suggests viewers found the film to be a standard, uninspired slasher that failed to offer anything new to the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the Los Angeles area, utilizing dense forest locations to create an isolated and menacing atmosphere.
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