- Genre
- Horror
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 1h34
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Pitchfork
Survive the nightmare where the deadly pitchfork strikes.
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Synopsis
"Pitchfork" is a 2016 horror film directed by Glenn Douglas Packard, featuring Daniel Wilkinson among its cast. The story centers on a group of young adults who venture into the countryside for a weekend getaway. Their plans for fun and relaxation take a dark turn when they encounter a deranged killer wielding a pitchfork, unleashing a nightmarish fight for survival. The film combines slasher conventions with a rural setting, exploring themes of dread, isolation, and the terror of being hunted. With suspenseful sequences and a cast striving to escape their relentless assailant, "Pitchfork" aims to deliver a classic horror experience to fans of the genre.
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Reviews
Critically, "Pitchfork" was met with predominantly negative responses, reflected in its low ratings across major review platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a 3.0/10 rating, indicating generally unfavorable user feedback. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 20% approval rating, suggesting that only a minority of critics found merit in the film. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters as major weaknesses. For example, some reviewers noted that while the film attempts to pay homage to vintage slasher flicks, it lacks originality and suspense, resulting in predictable sequences. The production quality and acting performances received mixed comments; some acknowledged the effort of the cast, including Daniel Wilkinson, but felt that limited character depth hindered emotional investment. Overall, "Pitchfork" was viewed as a niche project with appeal primarily to dedicated fans of low-budget horror, but it failed to make a significant impact or innovate within the genre.
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