Gone Blank
Gone Blank

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Gone Blank

2023
Movie
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English

The enemy of man lies within

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tessa ThompsonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A celebrated journalist, investigating a series of unexplained disappearances in a remote coastal town, finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and paranoia. As she digs deeper, the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur, and she realizes the true danger might be closer than she ever imagined. The town's inhabitants are tight-lipped, and the journalist uncovers a disturbing pattern connected to the town's forgotten history.

Critical Reception

Gone Blank received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Aubrey Plaza. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying, leading to a divided audience response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspense.

  • Aubrey Plaza's performance was frequently highlighted as a standout.

  • Criticized by some for an overly complex narrative and an ambiguous resolution.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's gripping suspense and Plaza's intense portrayal, finding it a thought-provoking thriller. However, a segment of viewers expressed frustration with the narrative's complexity and felt the film didn't fully deliver on its intriguing premise.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Gotham Independent Film Awards for Aubrey Plaza.

Fun Fact

The isolated coastal town depicted in the film was inspired by real-life unsolved disappearances that occurred in a small fishing village in the Pacific Northwest during the 1970s.

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