Dead Kids

2019

1h 38m

Mystery & Thriller

List

17%

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6 Reviews

72%

Audience Score

Fewer than 50 Ratings

A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits that plots to abduct the school's arrogant rich kids, but the kidnapping scheme turns deadly.

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

This often compelling window into the boys' culture is muddied by overly slick stylization.

Dec 6, 2019

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James Mudge

easternKicks.com

Dead Kids is another entertaining and accomplished offering from Mikhail Red, and a sharp piece of social commentary married with genre fun.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 16, 2020

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James Marsh

South China Morning Post

Characters are drawn in broad strokes to serve the plot, rather than pose challenging ethical dilemmas for the audience.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 9, 2020

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

I feel that "Dead Kids" had something to say, but Red got caught up in his rush to finish it, thus resulting in a movie that has its merits, but is mediocre overall.

Jan 26, 2020

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Endless iffy teen behavior in dark Filipino thriller.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 20, 2019

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John Serba

Decider

Tries to be an "edgy" new-generation crime-thriller, but its ideas are only partially realized.

Dec 3, 2019

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It's entertaining to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

its a good movie but it could be better and they should've put a flash warning

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

The plot is really thrilling plus the epic expressions of the actors made me feel like I'm also an accomplice. They should get creative with swearing, though I also think it's meant to be all "F*ck you's" since that's how teenagers are today.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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It's actually hard to understand this kind of movie especially when you're out of the country which is the Philippines. Seeing this through an eyes of a Filipino Citizen it's actually pretty clear and the message is not that deep. It's a fresh for me because i've never seen this kind of movie that has a lesson and also a message for the viewers. The tandem between Mikhail Red and Mycko David is also awesome, I honestly can't wait for more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Tries to be edgy, to no avail. Overly exaggerated stereotypes of characters. Dialogue does very little to establish the plot. Nice lights though.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Not your typical high school movie. Characters are a bit exaggerated especially the protagonist and the bully.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Vance Larena

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Synopsis

A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits that plots to abduct the school's arrogant rich kids, but the kidnapping scheme turns deadly.

Director: Mikhail Red
Production Co: Netflix
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Filipino
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2019
Runtime: 1h 38m

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