Late
Late

Movie spotlight

Late

2019
Movie
10 min
English

Two grannies worried that something unpleasant had happened to the person they were waiting for.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users40%
Director: Olatunde OsunsanmiGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by past trauma, finds herself trapped in a mysterious, ever-shifting house where time seems to stand still. As she desperately searches for an escape, she must confront her inner demons and the terrifying reality that the house itself may be alive and feeding on her fear. With each passing moment, her grip on sanity loosens, blurring the lines between memory and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Late received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and occasional effective scares, though these were often overshadowed by pacing issues and a convoluted narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

  • Atmosphere and tension are present but not enough to elevate the material.

  • Performances are inconsistent, failing to fully engage the audience.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally echo critical sentiment, with many finding the film to be a disappointing thriller that fails to deliver on its premise. While a few viewers appreciated the attempt at psychological horror, the majority felt the story was confusing and lacked genuine scares.

Fun Fact

Director Olatunde Osunsanmi also wrote the screenplay for 'Late', drawing inspiration from personal experiences with anxiety and the concept of time perception.

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