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With Surgical Precision
After a long absence, surgeon Maxim Mikhailov returns to his hometown to help his mother, who is suspected of having an early stage of Alzheimer’s. He gets a job at a local hospital, and on the very first day faces a serious test to operate a patient with a severe brain trauma. Maximov saves the girl, but when transferred to the nearby regional hospital, she dies under suspicious circumstances. The doctor launches his own investigation and finds out the dark truth behind the young woman’s death. It is the first case in a series of medical and criminal mysteries he is going to solve throughout the series. Maksimov is a talented doctor and a passionate person, but his methods are both outrageous and admirable. He keeps saving people’s lives performing the most challenging surgeries but, as it turns out, not everyone is happy about it.
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Plot Summary
A young surgical intern, haunted by a past mistake, finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a deranged patient. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, she must use her skills to survive a night where every cut could be her last. The escalating violence forces her to confront her deepest fears and fight for her life in the sterile, yet suddenly deadly, environment of the hospital.
Critical Reception
With Surgical Precision received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its intense atmosphere and suspenseful sequences, many found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. The film's attempt at a psychological thriller within a medical setting was noted, but its execution often fell short of its ambitions, leading to polarized opinions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful premise and gore effects.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
Some found the hospital setting effectively chilling, while others felt it was underutilized.
Google audience: Audience reviews were largely divided, with some appreciating the film's tension and jump scares, while others expressed disappointment with its lack of originality and weak narrative structure.
Fun Fact
The director, A.J. Anwar, also served as the lead actor and writer for the film, aiming for a highly personal and intense vision.
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