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- 2021
- Shout! Factory
- 1 h 25 m
- 2021
- Shout! Factory
- 1 h 25 m
Summary In a desolate town in Northern Wisconsin, a stubborn young woman and her naïve boyfriend face off against a pair of amateur burglars.
Directed By: Maria Bissell
Written By: Maria Bissell
- 2021
- Shout! Factory
- 1 h 25 m
- 2021
- Shout! Factory
- 1 h 25 m
How to Deter a Robber
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Mixed or Average
44
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Summary In a desolate town in Northern Wisconsin, a stubborn young woman and her naïve boyfriend face off against a pair of amateur burglars.
Directed By: Maria Bissell
Written By: Maria Bissell
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
44
50% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
44
50% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
How to Deter a Robber is a wonderfully zany and energetic spin on the home invasion formula. It is a memorable debut, and I can’t wait to see what Bissell does next.
Bissell creates a unique horror-comedy that isn’t just interested in laughs and scares, but also in looking at the humanity of her characters that truly believe they are trying their best.
How to Deter a Robber is a mildly likable dark comedy that never finds a steady groove. It’s neither dark enough nor comic enough; and it never really settles on whether it wants to be a breezy spoof of home-invasion thrillers or an earnest story about teenagers realizing they need to grow up in a hurry.
With low stakes and even lower energy, writer-director Maria Bissell’s feature debut isn’t sure if it’s a thriller with amusing elements or a comedy of criminal absurdity. What it winds up being, therefore, is neither, stuck in a dull middle ground that will please no one.
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Production Company
Ratajack Productions
Release Date Jul 16, 2021
Duration 1 h 25 m
Tagline What would you try to get away with if you thought no one was watching?
