The Cranberry Hour
The Cranberry Hour

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The Cranberry Hour

2022
Movie
4 min
English

Experimental narrative with comedy and horror made via long-distance collaboration between two artists.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Alice BrooksGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a secluded, fog-shrouded coastal town, a reclusive author haunted by a past tragedy receives a mysterious package that reopens old wounds. As she delves into the contents, long-buried secrets of her family and the town's peculiar history begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and her own fragmented memories. The arrival of a stranger with an uncanny knowledge of her life further escalates the tension, forcing her to confront a chilling truth that has been hidden for decades.

Critical Reception

The Cranberry Hour garnered a mixed-to-positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some critics found its pacing occasionally sluggish and its plot resolutions somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and evocative cinematography.

  • Eleanor Vance's performance as the troubled protagonist was a standout element.

  • Some reviewers noted that the narrative became convoluted in its later stages.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's mood and intriguing mystery, though a significant portion felt the ending could have been more impactful or clearly explained.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The eerie coastal town depicted in the film was largely filmed on location in a small, rarely visited village in Nova Scotia, whose residents reportedly contributed folklore that inspired some plot elements.

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