The Deserving is a 2024 horror film directed by Koka Singh Arora. It was released by The Horror Collective on October 1, 2024.[1]
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| Directed by | Koka Singh Arora |
| Written by | Koka Singh Arora |
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| Cinematography | Koshi Kiyokawa |
| Edited by | Koka Singh Arora |
| Music by | Nga Weng Chio |
Production company | Katha |
| Distributed by | The Horror Collective |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editAfter being tormented by the hauntings of his victims, Karter, a serial killer and professional photographer decides to kill himself, but his plan is interrupted by a new client.[2]
Cast
edit- Venkat Sai Gunda - Karter
- Simone Stadler - Lucy Hill
- Kelsey Stalter - Lucy II
Reception
editIn his review for Film Threat, Terry Sherwood rated it an 8/10 saying that "what is interesting about The Deserving is the style of storytelling that Arora uses throughout."[2] On The Guardian, Catherine Bray rated it 2 out of 5 stars calling it "frustrating story that doesn’t have the storytelling heft its premise deserves."[3]
References
edit- ^ "THE DESERVING Exclusive: Key Art And Release Date For Horror Thriller". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Deserving". Film Threat. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "The Deserving review – mute serial killer yarn takes cues from horror classics of the past". The Guardian. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
External links
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