Reasons to Scream!
Reasons to Scream!

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Reasons to Scream!

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English

Set in the near future, a collective of queer-feminist superhero*ines make use of their different identities, backgrounds and experiences to fight back against sexual and gender-based violence – a fusion of science, technology, magic, and ritual. Clashes and conflicts arise as they negotiate and try to come to a consensus on their aim of disrupting toxic hierarchies. The project is currently in post-production.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Ava DuVernayGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered research facility, a team of scientists uncovers a chilling phenomenon that begins to affect their sanity. As paranoia and fear escalate, they find themselves trapped with an unknown entity that feeds on their deepest anxieties. Survival becomes a desperate struggle against both the external threat and their own minds.

Critical Reception

Reasons to Scream! has been met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, though some critics found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Lauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors, particularly Keke Palmer and Sterling K. Brown.

  • Some reviewers noted a predictable third act and a slightly muddled thematic exploration.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's frightening moments and the actors' contributions, with many finding it a solid entry in the modern horror genre, though a segment felt the plot could have been more original.

Fun Fact

The isolated setting of the film was achieved through extensive use of practical effects and a strategically chosen, remote filming location in the Canadian Rockies, enhancing the sense of claustrophobia.

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