Fall
Fall

Movie spotlight

Fall

2022
Movie
84 min
Italian

A boy and a girl, bound in their past, cannot live in the present.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users72%
Director: Scott MannGenres: Thriller, Horror, Adventure

Plot Summary

Best friends Becky and Hunter seek thrills by climbing 2,000-foot-tall television and radio towers. After a tragic accident leaves them stranded at the top with no way down, they must fight for survival against the elements and their own dwindling hope. The immense height and isolation test their limits as they battle exhaustion, starvation, and the terrifying realization that rescue may never come.

Critical Reception

Fall was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its thrilling premise, suspenseful execution, and impressive cinematography, especially given its relatively low budget. However, some found the plot predictable and the character development thin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense suspense and verticality.

  • Noted for strong visual filmmaking and practical effects.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat formulaic storyline.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's high-stakes tension and the thrilling, albeit terrifying, scenario. Many found it to be a gripping survival movie that effectively conveyed the fear of heights.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the desert near Los Angeles, with the colossal radio tower being a combination of practical effects, CGI, and a 100-foot set constructed on a mountain.

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