It’s Pete’s birthday. The old gang from college is throwing him a party at a mansion out in the English countryside. During what’s fully intended to be a joyful weekend reunion, Pete finds himself increasingly unnerved by his friends inside jokes and sardonic comments. As the atmosphere morphs from merely awkward straight to totally terrifying and then directly to downright surreal, Pete is pushed to his breaking point. Is he being paranoid? Or is he the butt of some perversely elaborate prank?

“ALL MY FRIENDS HATE ME” (2021): Bizarre Blend of Horror and Phobia

Film Review

byJohn Smistad

Mental illness has been in the news constantly in recent years. Particularly as regards senseless acts of violence and America’s abundant homeless population. The disease can be scary. Acute paranoia is among the most disturbingof its表现.

Thisself-esteem-starved guyat thecenter of the oddball horror offshoot “All My Friends Hate Me” invests full force in this title.

Riddled to the point of near debilitation with insatiable insecurities,poor Pete (Tom Stourtonin an unusually multi-layered performance) castsa wetblanketovera weekendbirthdaybash his buddiesregale him with at and aboutanEnglishcountrysidemansion.

Asterrifying images are conjured, heinous history is revealed and false facades are stripped bare, Pete, ultimately by way of his no-bullshit-bride-to-be, comes ‘round to a life (and psyche) changing epiphany.

Lighten…the…fuck…UP!!

“All My Friends Hate Me” is available for rent and purchase onAmazon Prime的视频.