Three
Three

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Three

2023
Movie
13 min
Slovenian

19-year-old queer Slovenian Klara spends the last hot summer night with her friends Nejla and Lars before she goes to study abroad. The film is an ode to the Ljubljana queer community, young love and that last summer before adulthood.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller centered around three strangers who find themselves trapped in an isolated cabin during a snowstorm. As their personalities clash and secrets unravel, they must confront their own demons and each other to survive the increasingly dangerous situation. Tensions escalate as trust erodes and their fight for survival becomes a fight against one another.

Critical Reception

Three received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and strong performances, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the suspenseful narrative and the film's exploration of human psychology under duress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Applauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat conventional narrative arc in the thriller genre.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspense and the intensity of the character interactions, finding it a gripping watch. However, some viewers felt the plot twists were not as surprising as they could have been, and a few noted the ending was somewhat abrupt.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Indie Film at the Sundance Film Festival. Won Best Actor for Alice Brown at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin used for filming was a real, remote structure that had to be accessed by snowmobile during production due to heavy snowfall.

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