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Obviously the high ratings for this movie are fake.

The story drags itself along like a dog with no back legs, and in the end it just doesn't cut it as a movie worth watching.

There are no particular highs or lows - nothing to get the viewer excited or really engaged, with the same drama between the characters happening time and again until the end - which is so weak it is ridiculous.

Better spending your time watching something else.

This movie is dreck. Slooooooooow, annoying main male character, and this twist ending I saw coming and even if I hadn't it would not be the "Surprise" that some reviewers make it out. It does nothing to make the movie any better. I recommend you pass on this. It's just stupid.

"What the heck is going on in this movie?!" is what I kept asking myself throughout this film, and I am still asking. Supposedly this film has to be seen twice to really get it. I submit that there's not that much to get.

Nothing happens in this film. The twist ending that explains everything does not save it. A mystery needs to have something interesting happening as it unfolds, and this film is just endless dialogue with no action. Silly contests pass for story milestones. Unlikable characters pass for story development.

A good puzzle movie is an interesting story that turns out to have another level completely. (Think about The Sixth Sense: The kid sees dead people throughout the whole movie, then it turns out something else has been happening right in front of us.) This is a boring story that has a convenient explanation. Even if the second viewing is more interesting, is it really worth sitting through the first viewing? For a good low-budget puzzle movie, see Blood Punch (2014).

Props to Nicholas Tucci who convincingly portrays Richard as a rich frat boy douchebag.

First I will say this movie had potential that was murdered by a horribly ridiculous twist. The first 5 minutes of this movie I was intrigued and that's mostly because of Nicholas Tucci's character. On a side note why didn't we cast this guy as Christian Grey? His character is immediately intimidating and daunting. So the main character meets his long lost half brother and his brother's girlfriend. He stays for dinner where his long-lost half-brother turns out to be a douche. Though he stays. He develops some sort of crush on his brother's girlfriend who convinces him to stay despite his half-brother's increasingly strange behavior. For a while I thought maybe the brother was holding her hostage. I thought maybe he wasn't really his half-brother at all and he was going to hold him hostage too. So it is a mystery that you can't guess but when the finale arrives you wish it hadn't. It reminded me of that movie Escape Room. Most of the movie is fine and then it gets to the ending and just destroys everything they put together the last hour and 15 minutes. Then it gives you a weird Cabin in the Woods moment which is hilarious because Fran Kranz from Cabin in the Woods is there to complete the bizarre twist. The ending is so disappointing I can't help but despise this movie. Watching it really is like having sex without orgasm. It's good and it builds and builds then has no satisfying release. Therefore I'm left just feeling like I wasted my time. I highly do not recommend this movie.

The story unfolds slowly, very slowly... so much that I wondered how the conclusion could possibly work but it does. You have to be patient but it's not as if the movie is dull or boring. In fact, I was busy the entire time speculating and trying to figure out what's really going on. The way things unfold, it's clear that something nefarious is going on behind the scenes but it's impossible to figure out. In the end it all makes sense and I'm interested enough to watch it a second time to pick up on all the little details I missed.

I watched this thinking it could be very hit or miss. It turns out it it kinda had all the ingredients for hit, but the actors were amiss. Particularly the male lead. He was holding the whole thing together, we really needed to empathise with him... but I just found him awkward, weak, annoying. We needed more insightful scenes for him, and we just needed him to be a slightly better actor. Maybe the script didn't have much to give either. The guy who played his brother was probably the best actor and the only one who was properly cast (as a stereotypical Christian Bale in Psycho style character). Actually I likely would've stopped watching completely if it wasn't for his character and wondering what he was going to do...

This was done in a very amateur way, bad acting, story full of holes and annoying characters. The twist is pretty lackluster and dies nothing to save the story. If anything brings in more holes. Much better movies out there.

Where do I even begin... this film was erotic, weird, thrilling, creepy, suspenseful, sexual, provocative and I could go on. I loved the creepy "brother". He played weird so incredibly well. The cast was only 4 people which you don't realize because this is such a terrific film. It wasn't until towards the end that it really hit. I loved the way this film was shot, the acting was exceptional and it had a wonderful story. This film did it for me. I'm glad to give this film a big thumbs up.

From the very beginning this is an oddly creepy film. You become uncomfortable from the very beginning and stay that way the entire time. I was really sure what is happening and shocked when I finally understand.

Seriously, there's no ending on this that'll make you go 'wow'.

It'll make you go 'how'.

And probably 'why'.

Not sure why theres so many 9 & 10 ratings bc sorry this film doesnt rate that. It is quite frustrating bc it does draw you in w hopes of a great payoff which doesnt come. It was slow but the story interestingly weird enough to keep you watching...waiting...and waiting....and waiting some more. Oh and for all those comments about it being "sexual" or a "sexual thriller"? Seriously? It is not. One scene in the whole film "implies" a threesome but nothing ever happens and the most skin you see is the chick in a bikini. I watched through to the end, you will too probably but you will likely feel let down. So my advice, go in with zero expectations then you might not feel so bad at the end. Overall I gave it a 4 bc it was shot well, the acting was decent for the most part and though the story was bizzare, it could have had more uuhhmph with a payoff.

My wife and I sat down to watch this movie recently. I had previously prefaced the evening's entertainment by telling her to be prepared for a very good, scary thriller. It was neither. The character, Seth, has to be one of the wussiest roles seen in recent, if not so recent memory. If people think this movie is scary and thrilling then they should never watch The Exorcist or Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) to name just two that could cause them cardiac arrest.

This movie is like the Bird Box to me. I just watched it because I wanted to see how it ended. Sad thing is, it had the potential to be a really good movie but it fell short. The only character that was believable was Seth's brother at the beginning. Don't understand how some gave it such high ratings. If you're curious and you loved the Bird Box, then this movie is for you. Otherwise, don't waste your time.

The acting was great and everyone fit their roles perfectly. The movie was a bit slow at times but never lost my attention and i'd watch it again.

A great suspense flick with a good balance of thrills and comedy. It's a lot of fun!

Putting aside attempts to figure out where the story is going, letting things just unfold before you, it's an entertaining and slightly twisted 94-minutes. There are plenty of tricks and turns up its sleeve to keep you glued to the screen and there have been many a blockbuster that tries to be mysterious and falls short, so any film that manages to keep you guessing, no matter the budget, is one that's really worth watching.

This is a movie that is 100% dependable on the characters. The plot is kind of existent but barely and most of the movie is just wandering around. The two guys are alright, the crazy one is just hilariously crazy and seems to enjoy what he's doing aa an actor. The girl is.. well, she's just annoying and not even close to being as hot and she seems to be. The mystery guy was a nice add, but that's because I remember him from Joss Whedon's Dollhouse-series. Anyway, a movie dragging like this and not really creating any atmosphere is dissapointing at best. The "twist" was.. I don't even know what it is. it just exists. Like the movie.

This is a really solid psychological thriller. The tension between Seth played by Adam Wepler and his intensely competitive (and rich) long lost brother Richard played by Nicholas Tucci is fantastic even if the source of the conflict is obtuse, rounding out the main cast is the enigmatic Abby played by Catherine Corcoran, whose intentions are unknown throughout the film. With Seth everything is on the surface, what you see is what you get. He's insecure, genuine and unsuccessful, but the other characters have their hidden agendas and motivations which propel the story forward as Seth is jostled from one psycho-drama to the next, never fully comfortable but still craving connection and drawn to the allure of financial support despite the psychological abuse.

This film is a bit reminiscent of films like The Game or Cloverfield Lane, but stands on it's own merit. The script is very clever, the acting is phenomenal and the production value and music is outstanding. This is the kind of film indies strive to be.

I highly recommend watching this film, sink into it, you'll be surprised where it takes you.

Genuinely fun, weird, twisty thriller, and not just good by the standards of the billions of micro-budget indies you'll wade through on tubi-tv. it's well made & clever & keeps you guessing all through its running time. while the ending underwhelms a bit, i found it highly entertaining overall.