Alluvion
Alluvion

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Alluvion

2021
Movie
13 min
English

A backwoods family takes care of their land the only way they know how.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Chris StoneGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman moves to a secluded coastal town to escape her past. As she tries to build a new life, she becomes entangled with the town's charismatic mayor and discovers a dark secret lurking beneath the idyllic surface. The discovery threatens not only her newfound peace but her very life.

Critical Reception

Alluvion received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the atmosphere and performances, while others criticized the pacing and underdeveloped themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a familiar plot and lacks originality.

  • Performances are often praised, but cannot salvage the weak script.

  • The coastal setting provides some visual appeal, but the thriller elements fall flat.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a decent, if uninspired, thriller with some strong performances. However, many felt the plot was too predictable and the ending did not live up to the build-up. Some viewers enjoyed the atmospheric cinematography and the performances of the lead actors.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a small, remote fishing village, which significantly influenced its moody and isolated atmosphere.

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