

Maggie
A couple's hospital tryst is caught on X-Ray. Thinking she and her boyfriend are the ones in the compromising radiograph, nurse Yoon-young goes in the next day to resign only to find that everyone has called in sick except the head doctor.
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Plot Summary
In a rural setting overwhelmed by a zombie plague, a father struggles to care for his infected daughter as her transformation progresses. He is faced with the impossible choice of letting her succumb to the virus or taking drastic action to end her suffering. The film explores the emotional toll of a pandemic on familial bonds.
Critical Reception
Maggie received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many acknowledging the performances of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin but criticizing the slow pacing and predictable plot. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating the emotional depth but finding the horror elements underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional core and the performances of its leads.
- Criticized for its lack of tension and slow narrative pace.
- Seen as a more somber and character-driven take on the zombie genre.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a touching and emotional experience, highlighting the father-daughter relationship. However, many felt it was too slow and lacked the scares or action expected from a zombie film.
Fun Fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger took a pay cut to star in "Maggie" because he was interested in a more dramatic role outside of his typical action hero persona.
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