![]() Panic Button is psychologically intimate – concerned with emotional torture that leads to the physical like so many of its type post-Saw. It’s a darn right misnomer to include these terms on a low budget project but there is always the possibility of exceptions. Chris Crow has shown us that social media can have a dark side, and its damn scary.It strikes as somewhat of a special occasion when the UK pulls off a tense and compelling thriller. Panic Button offers a fresh perspective on horror themed films providing a golden experience worth watching. Because of that, the script provides a subtle brilliance that gets under your skin making you think twice about your own path of online activities. The movie is of course fiction, but the threat and horror of insider information feels very real to us as a society today. The cast members succeed in reacting to the tension of the moments with the action playing out in a successful engaging manner. This round, I will say that having a British cast really worked for the film…moreso than how we might respond to the typical US sounding jargon. I don’t think it took anything away from the story to do so. The set was kept minimal with a single airplane environment setting. No worries, as all will make sense in the end. One question that will haunt viewers early on is the idea that “why would a major company indulge in murder and harm?”. ![]() To give that away would spoil the buildup, so I’ll just say that I thought of a few things that “could have emerged from this touchy scenario. The films does get into more violence and horrific moments, but does also take the outcome in a different direction than I was thinking. I think as viewers we begin to formulate scenarios and outcomes with anticipation of how the filmmaker will play things out. I will say that I was more satisfied with the first act more than the 2nd. This alone makes this a great experience, as we watch each of the contestants squirm to unexpected comments, summaries and inquiries. The questions though are invasive into all of there lives per way of Internet activities, online data and digital profiling. What rings a cord early on is that the games are kept within a simple 3 question round per player. His role is to enforce the games, ask questions and execute the intentions of the social media presence. A voice bearing an Alligator avatar guides them thru the games and provides the presence of their enigmatic host. Speaking of secrets, this is the MO of this movie. ![]() The 2 girls Joi and Gwen seem personable and friendly until we discover their dark secrets. Max, is more reserved and keeps his online profile reserved as well. Dave, from the get go strikes a healthy A-hole sort of profile, but is still fun to listen to. In typical movie format, we learn more about each as we progress the script. The winners who have been selectd for the trip include Jo (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Max (Jack Gordon), Dave (Michael Jibson) and Gwen (Elen Rhys) They are provided accomodatiuons, a computer screen and a healthy assortment of alcoholic beverages. The prizes include fantastic items such as a SUV or additional vaction getaway Those who forfeit on playing the games, lose the chance to win.Īs they board a private company plane, it “seems” like a dream come true. relinquish mobile phones till the trip is over and agree to play their online voiced over games. 4 young winners win the trip of a lifetime per way of a fictional popular social media site called “ “. ![]() It makes sense to our concerns and interests in the current age and it addresses a “potential” concern per way of the horror genre.ĭon’t know what I’m talking about? Ok, let drill this down a bit. Though I have to say conceptually I really love this idea. Though if I’m not mistaken, once the US catches wind, there will be copycats to follow. ![]() Leave to the UK to beat us to the punch on a worthy social media driven horror film. With no escape and no one to trust, they are about to learn that putting your life on-line can have deadly offline consequences… Trapped at 30,000 feet, they are forced to play for their lives and the lives of their loved ones by their invisible captor, who seems to all know their most intimate secrets. As they board the private jet, they are asked to relinquish their mobile phones and take part in the in-flight entertainment – a new online gaming experience. Four young people win a trip of a lifetime to New York, courtesy of their favourite social-networking website –. ![]()
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