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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Thriller
Votes4
DirectorRobert Morin
WritersRobert Morin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Reception
About The Reception
The Reception takes place in an isolated mansion on an island, but the host is mysteriously absent. A storm traps everyone inside, and the atmosphere turns sour when it is revealed, by way of a video, that each of the guests has a criminal past. A death ensues, and then another... the mansion quickly turns into a jail. Inspired by Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians.
Directed by Robert Morin, The Reception leans on a strong ensemble — Réal Chartrand, Carole Delcourt, Diane Gobeil — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1989.
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