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Infested
The big-screen debut from Scottish stage director David Kane, This Year's Love is a comedy about the romantic misadventures of six young people in Camden, North London. The marriage of tattoo artist Danny (Douglas Hanshall) and dressmaker Hannah (Catherine McCormack) gets off to a less-than-inspiring start when Danny finds out Hannah has already been fooling around with a friend's husband, so Danny takes a walk and Hannah splits with a friend to get drunk. At the airport, where the newly-weds were supposed to leave for a honeymoon, Danny meets a cleaning woman named Mary (Kathy Burke) and is immediately infatuated, while Hannah is picked up by a scruffy artist named Cameron (Dougray Scott). Elsewhere, Liam (Ian Hart), a geeky comic-art enthusiast who shares an apartment with Cameron, finds romance with Sophie (Jennifer Ehle), a single mother and full-time neurotic.
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Plot Summary
In this intense horror film, a group of friends on a camping trip find themselves terrorized by a mysterious and deadly infestation. As the night progresses, they realize they are not alone in the wilderness and must fight for their survival against an unseen enemy. The once peaceful surroundings turn into a nightmare as paranoia and fear escalate.
Critical Reception
Infested (2013) received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many citing its predictable plot, uninspired scares, and low production values. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often overlooked in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked originality and relied heavily on jump scares.
Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detracted from the viewing experience.
Low-budget production values were evident throughout the film.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Infested' is largely unavailable or overwhelmingly negative, with comments often pointing to a derivative and unengaging horror experience.
Fun Fact
Despite its limited release and critical reception, 'Infested' has gained a small cult following among extreme horror enthusiasts who appreciate its gritty and bleak atmosphere.
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