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Battleground
Battleground is a mockumentary comedy-drama television series created by J. D. Walsh streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of political campaign staffers working to elect a dark horse candidate to the U.S. Senate in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Walsh serves as executive producer alongside Hagai Shaham and Marc Webb. The show marks Hulu's first foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on February 14, 2012.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves in a desperate fight for survival when a terrifying force begins to hunt them one by one. As the body count rises, they realize they are trapped in a deadly game where the only way to win is to become the hunter themselves.
Critical Reception
Battleground received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered a poorly made film with significant flaws in its script, direction, and acting. The film is often cited as an example of low-budget horror that fails to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
Panned for its amateurish filmmaking and nonsensical plot.
Criticized for weak performances and uninspired horror elements.
Widely regarded as a critical and commercial failure.
Google audience: Google user reviews are largely absent or reflect the same negative sentiment as critical reviews, with many users expressing disappointment in the film's quality.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by and stars Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech in the television series 'Saved by the Bell'.
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