Pinch

A woman finds herself increasingly isolated and consumed by a mysterious, dangerous entity that appears to be targeting her. As her grip on reality weakens, she must confront the terrifying presence before it completely destroys her.

Pinch has garnered a polarizing reception, with praise for its atmospheric tension and a strong lead performance, but some critics found its narrative slow-paced and its scares reliant on psychological dread rather than overt scares.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective build-up of psychological tension.

• Gillian Jacobs delivers a compelling performance as a woman unraveling.

• Some viewers found the pacing too deliberate and the payoff insufficient for the slow burn.

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The film relies heavily on practical effects and claustrophobic set design to create its unsettling atmosphere, with much of the horror stemming from the unseen and the psychological.