Beach Body
Beach Body

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Beach Body

2022
Movie
7 min
Swedish

Music student David develops anorexia after a home party at his college. This short film depicts the development of an eating disorder raw and without filters.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Jonathon NafarroGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, seeking a fresh start, moves to a remote beach town to work at a local gym. She soon discovers a dark secret tied to the town's annual fitness competition, uncovering a sinister plot involving manipulation and deadly workouts. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in a desperate fight for survival against the town's obsessive pursuit of the 'perfect beach body'.

Critical Reception

Beach Body received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing out its predictable plot and uninspired scares. While some appreciated the attempts at a social commentary on body image, the execution was largely seen as heavy-handed and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers enjoying the low-budget horror elements and others finding it lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a derivative plot with underdeveloped characters.

  • Attempts to address body image issues but does so superficially.

  • Fails to deliver compelling horror or suspense.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Beach Body is largely absent from public platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes. However, the limited available comments suggest a lack of strong engagement, with many finding the film unremarkable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a micro-budget, with much of the cast and crew also contributing to other roles behind the scenes.

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