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These films center on murder mysteries and the chilling concept of knowing one's impending death, with protagonists racing against time to prevent it. They must delve into their pasts, uncover clues, and predict future victims to save themselves and their friends. The common storyline features eerie text messages alerting the main characters that they will die within days, initially seen as pranks but proving true. With a large, diverse cast of characters, the mystery element keeps viewers engaged until the end through red herrings and plot twists. Murders occur in various locations, adding suspense and creating diverse settings for the plots to unfold. The music and cinematography enhance the films' thrilling nature, leaving viewers on edge.
When Nina and her high school friends receive eerie text messages declaring that they will all die within three days, they dismiss it as a hokey prank - until one by one, the pals start turning up dead in the alpine countryside. With the cops stymied, Nina and her remaining friends must scour their past for clues to identify the madman before he kills them all.
One year ago, Nina survived the attacks of a serial killer. She wants to flee from these memories but one call at night recalls all memories and she is again in the middle of a murder mystery.