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The Ruse Review: I've Heard Of Slow-Burn Thrillers, But This Is Ridiculous

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May 18, 2025 1 min read 720 Views 0

An interesting outlier concept in the horror and thriller genres has been stories revolving around a hospice aide’s terrifying encounters while caring for a patient. This story has been used with a variety of results, ranging from the hoodoo-inspired Skeleton Keyending to the recently released Irish folklore-based Fréwaka. With The Ruse, writer-director Stevan Mena aims to go for a more grounded and slow-burning thriller, but unfortunately, it lacks any kind of burn or tension.

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