Dumbsday
Dumbsday

Dumbsday

2023TV ShowReturning Series1 SeasonNorwegian

Dumbsday is a comedy-drama which plays with the conventions of post-apocalyptic TV series. The world has gone to hell in every possible way – and only seven people have survived. The show begins with our seven main characters trapped in an under-ground train tunnel in Oslo. Will they survive? And can these people really be the future of humanity?

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: K. Asher DesignsGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a world teetering on the brink of idiocy, a group of unsuspecting individuals must band together to combat a rapidly spreading plague of stupidity. As intelligence plummets and irrationality reigns supreme, they embark on a desperate mission to find a cure before humanity succumbs to its own collective brain drain. Their journey is fraught with absurd challenges and hilariously dim-witted obstacles.

Critical Reception

Dumbsday was met with a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely finding its comedic and satirical attempts to be hit-or-miss. While some appreciated its unconventional premise and dark humor, many felt the execution fell flat, leading to a viewing experience that was more tedious than thought-provoking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with a niche group enjoying its B-movie charm and others finding it to be an uninspired parody.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with its horror elements, often resulting in tonal inconsistency.
  • Despite a novel concept, the pacing is often sluggish, and the jokes don't always land.
  • Some viewers found the low-budget aesthetic and over-the-top performances to be part of its charm, while others found it amateurish.

Google audience: Google user reviews are sparse and highly varied, with some users appreciating the film's unique premise and dark humor, while others found it to be nonsensical and poorly executed, with little to recommend it.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced with a minimal budget, relying heavily on practical effects and a small cast of enthusiastic individuals.

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