Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf

Cry Wolf

2020TV ShowEnded1 SeasonDanish

The intense and emotional story of a teenage girl who has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations, but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: Erik Kristopher MyersGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers decides to play a deadly game of 'truth or dare' in a remote cabin, but soon discover they are not alone. As the night progresses, paranoia and fear escalate when one of them begins to suspect that a sinister force is manipulating their every move. They must uncover the truth before they all become victims of the game.

Critical Reception

Cry Wolf received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its attempts at suspense but ultimately finding it derivative and lacking originality. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the teen horror elements while others criticized the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar horror tropes without bringing much new to the genre.
  • The suspense is often undercut by predictable plot developments and a lack of character depth.
  • Some viewers found the premise engaging, but execution was widely seen as underwhelming.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote location to enhance the isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere, aiming to mirror the characters' growing sense of dread.

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