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BrianMcCriticJun 27, 2017

An interesting concept completely wasted. The idea could have lent itself to some smart challenging moments while still having the blood and violence. Instead all we get is the blood and violence. Some of the actors did solid work andAn interesting concept completely wasted. The idea could have lent itself to some smart challenging moments while still having the blood and violence. Instead all we get is the blood and violence. Some of the actors did solid work and there were some small slivers of James Gunn's script shining through. But in the end it was a giant missed opportunity. C… Expand

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The3AcademySinsAug 7, 2018

The Belko Experiment is dumb and not fun. It's just bad filmmaking, and only people who are easily entertained by gore and bad shots and workplace violence will like this movie. It's not thought provoking, it's kitschy. This is the movieThe Belko Experiment is dumb and not fun. It's just bad filmmaking, and only people who are easily entertained by gore and bad shots and workplace violence will like this movie. It's not thought provoking, it's kitschy. This is the movie embodiment of the r/gamersriseup subreddit.… Expand

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KirvinJul 5, 2017

Just a ton of uncomfortable torture and gore. As a person who enjoys horror and thrillers I was disgusted by the movie. I give it points for creativity but at the end of the day it lacked true character development and I hated the ending justJust a ton of uncomfortable torture and gore. As a person who enjoys horror and thrillers I was disgusted by the movie. I give it points for creativity but at the end of the day it lacked true character development and I hated the ending just not enough answers. I'm sure a squeal is coming I just hope the characters have more of a chance then the ones in this debut film.… Expand

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chrisjee1234Jun 25, 2017

Battle Royale meets The Hunger Games meets Office Space. Good combination, right? Well, kinda. The Belko Experiment is a mixed bag, filled with extreme gore and gruesome deaths.

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mrmonsterMar 26, 2017

Not perfect, but a really entertaining movie. On one hand, it has a lot of cliche dialogue and some stupid plot points. On the other hand, it is violent, really gory, and disturbing in the best way possible. It is the best B movie you will ever see.

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jtlatsMar 21, 2017

They make it clear who you're supposed to root for and who you should root against. I chose to root for the Aholes. I sided more with them than the Altruistic goodguy.
I loved watching the blood and gore. I loved the tension between theThey make it clear who you're supposed to root for and who you should root against. I chose to root for the Aholes. I sided more with them than the Altruistic goodguy.
I loved watching the blood and gore. I loved the tension between the Altruistic and the Aholes. Some kills were surprising, either because of whom they killed or how they did it. I totally recommend it as it is better than I expected but not mind blowing.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMar 17, 2017

The Belko Experiment relies on a plot that can easily confuse people that don't focus on movies often. It may have a lot of great awards for at least trying, but the watch meter cannot be any higher than 50%. Look for some other movies forThe Belko Experiment relies on a plot that can easily confuse people that don't focus on movies often. It may have a lot of great awards for at least trying, but the watch meter cannot be any higher than 50%. Look for some other movies for your enjoyment.… Expand

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Muskrat147Mar 18, 2017

The Belko Experiment settles for a more bland and conventional take on its original and very interesting idea, and throws in too many side-plots with characters that are very hard to root for.

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UNARMED_JORDMar 27, 2017

the Belko experiment had an incredibly fun enduing concept although it is almost entirely thrown out the window due to no characterization and a familiar premise

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PangurJan 23, 2018

Who the hell would allow an employer put a chip in their brain to get a job? Apparently 80 stupid Americans! Ridiculous concept = boring movie

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Nevermore854Jul 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was it truly original, or carrying a concept no one has seen before? No. But the pace, the acting and the Gore is highly entertaining. Honestly the biggest disappointment to me was Mr.Rookers untimely end.… Expand

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GBG_JasonSep 28, 2017

Work sucks. While we as a society cannot quite come to an agreement on how many genders there are, Miracle Whip vs. Mayo, or who would’ve been a better president, we can agree upon this fact. But imagine while at your desk, metal shuttersWork sucks. While we as a society cannot quite come to an agreement on how many genders there are, Miracle Whip vs. Mayo, or who would’ve been a better president, we can agree upon this fact. But imagine while at your desk, metal shutters slam down and a speaker system you didn’t even knew existed gave you the order to kill two of your co-workers, or suffer the consequences. This is a new level of hell that The Belko Experiment introduces us to. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “I wouldn’t do that” or “Nah, Joe from accounting would never try to bash my head in with a keyboard”. Just turn on CNN and see the almost daily violent protests the U.S. has seen in recent times and you’ll end those thoughts immediately.

The film starts off quickly, with little backstory, showing that the employees of Belko industries were not in for a normal day at the office. Heavily armed security has taken over the exterior of the building with high powered rifles and attack dogs. This steady pace does do the movie justice, but leaves little room for us to really develop any attachment to most of the characters. I personally didn’t see an issue with this, as there are 80 employees mentioned in the film by the mysterious voice, and maybe 7 of them had a personality beyond bullet fodder. While the majority of the cast does offer a believable performance, Sean Gunn (The Gilmore Girls, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1. & 2) was a standout, as the office stoner. John C. McGinley (Scrubs) also gives a noteworthy performance as the office pervert.

While James Gunn’s script offers a nice balance of dark humor and tension, it does have a few large plot holes, some of which are alluded to but never fully admitted too or explained. While not nearly as funny as Mr. Gunn’s other films, the movie is really enjoyable, especially if you are a fan of his other works – Slither or Super in particular. The ethical and moral questions asked by the cast also seemed genuine, and I felt as if these would be questions I would have if put in the same situation.

The Belko Experiment is extremely violent, but done in a tasteful manner. If you’re here looking for something brutal that’ll make your significant other sick to their stomach, you’ll be disappointed. Aside from a few deaths that occur quickly in passing, most of the violence is off screen, likely due to the heavy use of practical effects. While some CGI is clearly present, it’s not overused, nor does it appear cartoonish.

While not the smartest or scariest horror entry this year, this movie belongs in any horror fans collection and should be purchased immediately. It’s blend of Office Space humor meets The Hunger Games works well, and if not taken too seriously, can be an amazing experience.… Expand

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In_a_senseAug 4, 2018

Well... as it turns out, The Belko Experiment isn't quite as abysmal as I had previously thought. Does that make it an oustanding film? No... not by any means. It is actually far from that. The idea, in general, is hugely flawed, and whileWell... as it turns out, The Belko Experiment isn't quite as abysmal as I had previously thought. Does that make it an oustanding film? No... not by any means. It is actually far from that. The idea, in general, is hugely flawed, and while the gore can be quite stylish (particularly in the 30-60 kill range), that can't make up for the lackluster plot, subpar performances, and the countless plot holes. Pros: Like I had mentioned before, the violence can be stylish... not much of it is... but it had potential. Cons: The beggining point of the film is painfully slow, and meaningless, showing the characters in the most plastic, inhuman attempts at acting realisticly. While the enjoyment picks up, after some time, the beggining of this film was clumsily created, and honestly, sort of ruins the experience of some of the later parts.

The plot seems scattered... like, the had no idea what to do with the film, and so they just killed random people for no reason at no specific time... because... they wanted to fill up the run time with gore? While there were a few organized scenes and ideas, the rest of the film is either pathetic attempts at character drvelopments, or groggy, boring, and scattered kills.

The character were so flimsy and forgettable, that you will likely brush them off about 2 minutes after the credits end. This film was marketed as some sort of... political commentary maybe? You can tell that it's what it wanted/tried to be. It tried to be an intelligent, thought provoking idea with a moral, but the film, really, is just a slasher in a building. It's kind of like the later purge films, such as Election Year, but more clumsily made. Well, In conclusion, this movie is nothing special, despite what it tries to be, it's just another mindless slasher with a messy plot.… Expand

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imthenoobJun 13, 2017

The movie takes a simple premise, adds a lot of gore, and expects people to be entertained. If you want something mindless to watch then sure, give it a go, but that's really all the movie is. It's just a mindless, gory horror movie thatThe movie takes a simple premise, adds a lot of gore, and expects people to be entertained. If you want something mindless to watch then sure, give it a go, but that's really all the movie is. It's just a mindless, gory horror movie that attempts to be deeper than what it really is. After the first 30 minutes, You'll just grow bored of it and want to move on to something else.… Expand