Deadline
Marion, a nurse addicted to opiates, gets hired in a palliative care unit (USP), to gain access to a pharmacy containing an inexhaustible supply of drugs. She doesn't care about the patients. She's incurred a €15,000 debt with Victor, a dealer inventive when it comes to torturing late payers. Her plan: raid the pharmacy to pay Victor back quickly. However, our heroine hasn't planned for one thing. The USP patients are not blind and have nothing to lose. To fulfill a final wish, some are ready to do anything, even blackmail. So when her scheme is discovered, Marion finds herself caught between the threat of Victor and that of being denounced. Marion will quickly discover that the wishes of the dying are far from easy to fulfill. Forced to put herself at the service of her patients, Marion will gradually reveal the secret of her past. Marion's time will turn into shock therapy as she will find herself confronted with what drugs have deprived her of: a torrent of emotions.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a remote island vacation find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. As they struggle to survive, they uncover dark secrets about the island and each other, leading to a desperate fight for their lives against a relentless and unseen adversary.
Critical Reception
Deadline received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often pointed to its derivative plot and inconsistent pacing. Audiences, however, found some enjoyment in its suspenseful atmosphere and creature effects, though it was largely considered a standard entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.
- Some viewers appreciated the suspenseful moments and the island setting.
- Often criticized for its low-budget feel and uninspired dialogue.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Deadline' is not widely documented on Google Reviews, but general sentiment indicates it's a forgettable horror film with a few intriguing moments.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Costa Rica, utilizing its lush and isolated environment to enhance the horror atmosphere.
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