Say Uncle
Say Uncle

Movie spotlight

Say Uncle

2022
Movie
12 min
English

After being estranged for almost a decade, former best friends Jake and Drew reunite so Drew can ask Jake the age-old queer question…can I have your sperm to make a baby?

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users70%
Director: Leo PatrickGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover an ancient artifact that awakens a vengeful spirit. As the spirit preys on their deepest fears, they must find a way to appease it before it consumes them all. The line between reality and nightmare blurs as they fight for survival in the wilderness.

Critical Reception

Say Uncle received mixed reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and visual style. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing inconsistent. Audience reception was generally more favorable, particularly among horror enthusiasts who appreciated its more traditional scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and striking visuals.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

  • Appreciated by horror fans for its effective jump scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's effectiveness in creating a sense of dread and its impressive cinematography for its budget. Some viewers found the story a bit derivative of other horror tropes, but many enjoyed the suspense and the final act's intensity.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote forest, with the cast and crew experiencing some of the same isolation and unsettling occurrences that are depicted in the movie.

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