A Deadly Number
A Deadly Number

A Deadly Number

2021TV ShowReturning Series1 SeasonRussian

On June 21, 1941, the artists of the traveling circus tent under the direction of the famous hypnotist Andrei Belov, who performs under the pseudonym the Great Armando, give their first performance in a small Latvian town. During the performance of the number under the dome, Belov's wife, the aerial equilibrist Elsa, sees a little girl among the audience, meets her eyes, loses her balance and falls into the arena. This girl is a copy of Masha, the daughter of Elsa and Belov, who died five years ago.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Jonathan MilinGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunite for a birthday celebration at a remote cabin, only to find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they are picked off one by one, they must uncover the dark secrets connecting them before they all become victims of 'A Deadly Number'. The tension escalates as paranoia sets in, forcing them to question who among them might be involved.

Critical Reception

A Deadly Number received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and suspenseful moments, particularly in the latter half of the film. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the classic slasher elements and others finding it derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar slasher tropes are present but struggle to create genuine scares.
  • The film attempts suspense but is hampered by a predictable narrative.
  • Performances are adequate, but the characters lack depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'A Deadly Number' are scarce, but those available indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the film's straightforward horror approach while others found it unoriginal and lacking in significant plot development.

Fun Fact

The remote cabin used for filming was reportedly chosen for its isolation, which helped create a genuinely unsettling atmosphere during production, even when the cameras weren't rolling.

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