All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
All That You Love Will Be Carried Away

All That You Love Will Be Carried Away

2022Movie11 minEnglish

Based on the Stephen King short story: A middle-aged traveling salesman contemplates his life choices at a shitty motel in Nebraska.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: J.P. ShankGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on the Stephen King short story, the film follows a heartbroken, burnt-out insurance adjuster who embarks on a road trip after his life falls apart. He checks into a seedy motel in the middle of nowhere, where his only company is the motel's desk clerk and a woman he encounters there. His descent into despair and obsession escalates as he grapples with his inner demons and the harsh realities of his existence.

Critical Reception

While the film attempts to capture the bleakness of King's source material, it received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and lead performances but found its narrative pacing and thematic exploration to be uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and others finding it overly depressing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and unsettling atmosphere.
  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were often highlighted as a strong point.
  • Criticized for its slow pacing and bleak, often nihilistic, outlook.

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Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of a short story of the same name by acclaimed horror author Stephen King, first published in his 1996 collection 'Everything's Eventual'.

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