Trick

A decorated sheriff's deputy is driven to hunt down a relentless, masked serial killer known as "Trick" after the murderer escapes custody on Halloween night. As the body count rises, the deputy realizes that Trick's murderous spree is not random, but intricately tied to his own past. He must race against time to stop the killer before he completes his deadly Halloween ritual.

Trick received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and derivative of other slasher films. While some appreciated the performances, particularly Omar Epps, the film was largely criticized for its uninspired direction and reliance on genre clichés. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

• Suffers from a familiar and unoriginal plot.

• Lacks the tension and creativity of more successful slasher films.

• Performances are a bright spot, but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an average horror flick, with some appreciating the suspense and performances, while others felt it was too generic and predictable.

Director Patrick Lussier is known for his work on other horror films like 'My Bloody Valentine 3D' and 'Drive Angry'.