Deadline
Deadline

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Deadline

2022
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

When Natalie Varga is accused of murdering her husband, journalist James Alden finds himself captivated by the case and ends up falling in love with the very femme fatale.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users55%
Director: Alexander AdamsGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover a terrifying local legend is all too real. As they try to escape the creature hunting them, they find themselves trapped in a deadly game of survival. The friends must confront their deepest fears and each other to make it out alive.

Critical Reception

Deadline received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmosphere and jump scares, finding it a decent watch for genre fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and shallow character development.

  • Seen as a serviceable, if unoriginal, entry in the survival horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are somewhat divided, with some appreciating the suspense and horror elements, while others found the film to be slow-paced and lacking originality. Many viewers enjoyed the creature design and the final act's intensity.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote forest, with much of the cast and crew living on-site for the duration of the production to enhance the isolated atmosphere.

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