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Hate Thyself (2025)
Director: Shivaan Makker
Cast: Gary Brunner, Tony Todd, Vincent Banks, Danforth Comins
Runtime96 min
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In this thriller story, devout detective Angelo Matteo and his partner Rufus engage in a raid, uncovering a gruesome scene of a serial killer's victims. As they investigate, Angelo's inner demons and questions about the nature of good and evil haunt him, leading to struggles with alcohol and strained relationships, including with his wife Ashley. Meanwhile, a disturbed individual named Ed Erdella picks up young men at bus stops and subjects them to horrifying torture. Angelo's pursuit of justice intensifies as he battles personal demons, seeks therapy, and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving missing persons. The story follows Angelo's journey to unravel the truth and bring the killer to justice while confronting his own inner turmoil.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The thriller film 'Hate Thyself' (2025), directed by Shivaan Makker, has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its gritty exploration of inner demons and the nature of good and evil, while others find the pacing and narrative uneven. No major awards have been reported for the film, but audience reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes suggest a generally positive reception, indicating the film may resonate with genre fans despite its flaws.
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Fans of gritty, psychological thrillers will be captivated by the direction of Shivaan Makker in 'Hate Thyself' (2025), which blends horror and crime elements to create a haunting exploration of the nature of good and evil through the intense performance of actor Gary Brunner.