Repeaters

(2018) **1/2

*REVIEW BY JPX

Three acquaintances in rehab are given day passes in order to apologize to the people they affected with their addictions.  After a grueling day of atonement, the three return to rehab to process the various outcomes which did not go well.  None are forgiven.  Retiring to bed after this long day of powerful emotions, the three wake up only to realize that they are reliving the same day over and over again.  At first they have fun with this curse given that they are now able to predict how others will respond (e.g. the bully who trips one of the characters in the cafeteria get his comeuppance, etc.).  However the trio soon become bored and start “experimenting” once they realize that there are no consequences to their actions including rape, robbery, suicide, and murder.  One character is eventually revealed to be a sociopath who must be stopped if they ever hope to end the repetitive curse.

 Repeaters is the umpteenth version of Groundhog Day without Bill Murray.  Derivative, yes, but I am a sucker for this well-worn thematic trope.  The acting is acceptable and director Carl Bessai does the most with a small budget.  My low rating is due to the derivative nature of the story but I would recommend it if you are looking for something on Amazon Prime.  Surprisingly engaging.