In Isolation
In Isolation

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In Isolation

2022
Movie
87 min
English

During a small get-together with her close friends for her birthday, Jane finds a seriously injured stranger on her doorstep begging for help. She decides to help him and in doing so, lure the two killers after him to her country home.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Benoit de VilleneuveGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a young couple, facing unemployment and isolation, decides to embrace the pandemic by throwing an illegal party in their apartment. What begins as a hedonistic escape soon devolves into a nightmarish ordeal as they realize they might not be alone in their confinement. Tensions rise as paranoia sets in, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

'In Isolation' garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its timely themes and atmospheric tension, while others found its narrative to be somewhat predictable. The film's ability to capture the anxieties of the pandemic era resonated with some audiences, though its effectiveness as a horror film was debated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric dread and relevant pandemic setting.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar horror tropes.

  • The performances of the lead actors were noted for their intensity.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film, making it difficult to ascertain specific points of like or dislike.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely during the real-world COVID-19 lockdown, utilizing many of the restrictions and anxieties of the time as narrative inspiration.

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