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The Clovehitch Killer

2018

Duncan Skiles

Charlie Plummer, Dylan McDermott, Samantha Mathis, Madisen Beaty ...

5.8

2,490

Thriller Young churchgoing boy scout Tyler’s reputation takes a hit when his crush finds a pornographic bondage picture in his dad’s truck, believing it to be his. Ostracized from his group of friends, he falls in with Kassi, a teenage orphan obsessed with the Clovehitch Killer, a serial killer with a penchant for the clove hitch knot who once terrorized their town and was never found. After discovering more photos hidden in his dad’s work shed he’s left to fear the worst. [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Dennis Harvey Variety	"Plummer is very good in a role that carries much of the film’s weight (...) Those looking for standard horror-genre payoff (...) will inevitably find 'Clovehitch' too reticent and slow."	NEU
United States	Daniel Kurland Bloody Disgusting	"It’s shocking to see how much anxiety gets created in the film’s first half hour and the solid foundation that this provides for what follows (...) Masterfully presents its thought-provoking tale with confidence (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter	"'The Clovehitch Killer' offers an intriguing perspective on the darker side of American values, but lacks the conviction to entirely expose the cultural contradictions that often enable compulsive murderers."	NEU
United States	Jeannette Catsoulis The New York Times	"With its achingly slow build and understated performances, 'The Clovehitch Killer' strains to surmount its lack of urgency."	NEG
United States	Pierce Singgih Film School Rejects	"[It] thrills through exciting narrative devices, immersive acting, and thoughtful commentary. It’s a refreshing take on the serial killer mystery"	POS
United States	Rosie Knight IGN	"'The Clovehitch Killer' is a truly scary and surprisingly thoughtful flick which transcends the trappings of its genre roots with sterling direction and a minimalistic approach to horror."	POS
United States	Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"[It asks] us to get wrapped up in the mystery of who Clovehitch is by also asking us to accept way more than this minimalistic premise earns."	NEG

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