Slippery Hours

A reclusive author, haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her sister years ago, finds her quiet life disrupted by a charismatic stranger who claims to have new information. As she delves deeper into the past, she uncovers a web of deceit and danger that blurs the lines between reality and her own fractured memories. The investigation forces her to confront long-buried secrets and question everyone around her, including herself.

Slippery Hours was met with a mixed but generally positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and Moreau's compelling performance, though some critics found its pacing uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many appreciating the intricate plot, while others were frustrated by its ambiguous conclusion.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.

• Critiqued for occasional pacing issues and a complex, sometimes convoluted, plot.

• Lauded for its exploration of memory and psychological themes.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the lead actress's performance, finding it a captivating mystery. Some viewers felt the plot became too intricate and the ending left too many questions unanswered, but overall satisfaction remained high.

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards (Isabelle Moreau).

The isolated setting for the author's home was inspired by Vance's own childhood experiences visiting remote coastal towns in Maine.