Burrow
Burrow

Burrow

2023Movie17 minEnglish

Believing himself to be one of the last survivors left in the wake of extinction, an ex-war soldier finds unexpected comfort with the arrival of a weary traveler, forcing him to reckon with his long avoided sexuality.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Scott GlassGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman returns to her estranged father's isolated cabin after his sudden death. While sorting through his belongings, she uncovers unsettling clues about his past and a hidden mystery that begins to blur the lines between reality and her own perception. As she delves deeper, she finds herself trapped in a psychological game, questioning everything she thought she knew.

Critical Reception

Burrow received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and lead performance, though some found the pacing and narrative resolution to be less impactful. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the unsettling mood and intriguing mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong central performance.
  • Appreciated for its intriguing, albeit sometimes slow-burn, mystery.
  • Some critics noted a lack of clarity in its thematic resolutions.

Google audience: Google users generally responded positively to Burrow, often commending its ability to create a palpable sense of unease and mystery. Viewers enjoyed the psychological aspects of the film and the unfolding secrets, though a few felt the ending could have been more definitive.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin setting was specifically chosen and designed to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia and psychological confinement experienced by the protagonist.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I don’t know about you, but if I’d been stuck out in the wilderness on my own for six years, believing myself to be the last man on earth, I’m not too sure I’d care if the next person I met was man, woman or vegetable when it came to a desi...