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Flashback

Flashback

6,0 /10 (329 Votes)
2021 EN 97 min

Overview

Frederick Fitzell is living his best life—until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy, a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth.

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Release date

03/06/2021

Votes

329

Popularity

2.9

In the blink of an eye your life can turn upside down

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Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

97 min

Revenue

$26,747

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JPV852

JPV852

2021-06-06

⭐ 6

Interesting ideas and a bit pretentious with the dialogue at times, this one reminded me a bit of The Butterfly Effect. I was mostly confused throughout the entire thing, but can at least admire the performances from both Dylan O'Brien and Maika Monroe, albeit every character doesn't have a whole lot of depth. I normally enjoy mysteries but this one was way out there for me to follow or care about by the end. I'll give it this much, it is unique... **3.0/5**

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Aaron

Aaron

2024-10-30

⭐ 10

Flashback is more than just a mind-bending thriller; it's a profound exploration of reality, choice, and enlightenment, deeply rooted in Gnostic philosophy. The film follows Fred, whose life takes a radical turn when he decides to defy the conventional path—literally driving the wrong way on a one-way street. This act symbolizes his break from societal norms and the start of his journey toward higher understanding. At the heart of the film is the concept of the demiurge—a deceptive force from Gnostic teachings known as Yaldabaoth. This invasive life-form seeks to control consciousness by im…

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