Extremity (film)

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Extremity
Directed by Anthony DiBlasi
Written byDavid Bond
Rebecca Swan
Produced byDavid Bond
Starring
CinematographyScott Winig
Edited byAnthony DiBlasi
Music byAdam Barber
Production
company
Dark Elergy Films
Distributed by Dread Central presents
Epic Pictures
Release date
  • 17 September 2018 (2018-09-17)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Extremity is a 2018 American horror film directed by Anthony DiBlasi, starring Chad Rook, Dana Christina and J. Larose.

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Cast

Release

The film was received a limited theatrical release and was released on VOD and Blu-ray on 2 October 2018. [1]

Reception

Rich Cross of Starburst rated the film 8 stars out of 10, writing that "in contrast to so much derivative “maniac-with-a-machete” indie-horror output, Extremity displays a determination to do things differently and an assuredness and confidence that sets it apart." [2] Shawn Macomber of Rue Morgue wrote a positive review of the film, writing that "The world that director Anthony DiBlasi summons is rich, realistic and frightening. Christina delivers an affecting and nuanced performance, working with heavy material that could’ve gone poorly in lesser hands. The haunters are all legit embodiments of menace and intimidation." [3]

Sean Leonard of HorrorNews.net wrote a positive review of the film, writing that the film "is able to approach the audience on multiple levels, engaging them in a film that can still be enjoyable on multiple viewings." [4] Tiffany Blem of PopHorror wrote a positive review of the film, writing, "While at times the film becomes muddy and boring – after some of the masks are removed, thus humanizing the predators – it is still effective in that it made me wonder if I could ever subject myself to something of this magnitude." [1]

Ian Sedensky of Culture Crypt gave the film a score of 30 out of 100, writing that it "amounts to directionless “smut dressed up as entertainment”." [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Blem, Tiffany (3 October 2018). "Extreme Haunt Horror Film, 'Extremity' (2018), Tests Your Limits – Movie Review". PopHorror. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Cross, Rich (1 October 2018). "EXTREMITY". Starburst . Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  3. ↑ Macomber, Shawn (1 October 2018). "MOVIE REVIEW: "EXTREMITY" LIVES UP TO ITS TITLE". Rue Morgue . Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  4. ↑ Leonard, Sean (25 April 2020). "FILM REVIEW: EXTREMITY (2018)". HorrorNews.net. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  5. ↑ Sedesnky, Ian (1 October 2018). "EXTREMITY (2018)". Culture Crypt. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
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