Restless
Restless

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Restless

2024
Movie
8 min
English

A miscommunication in an online booking brings together two strangers for a single night. Erin, who suffers from sleep paralysis, and Maddison, who has vicious sleep walking episodes. Conscience or not, Maddison has other horrific plans for Erin's short stay.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman with a troubled past wakes up in a mental institution with no memory of how she got there. As she tries to piece together her identity, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and delusion. With the help of a sympathetic doctor, she must escape before she becomes a permanent resident of the institution or worse.

Critical Reception

Restless received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who were divided on its psychological thriller elements and pacing. While some praised Mia Farrow's performance, many found the plot convoluted and predictable, ultimately failing to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mia Farrow delivers a compelling performance as a woman grappling with memory loss and paranoia.

  • The film's slow-burn approach and ambiguous narrative left some critics feeling unsatisfied.

  • While visually competent, the thriller aspects often felt derivative and lacked genuine suspense.

Google audience: Audiences found the film intriguing due to its premise of amnesia and psychological suspense, with many appreciating Mia Farrow's central role. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot became confusing and failed to provide a clear or impactful resolution, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2024, filming for 'Restless' actually took place primarily in late 2019 and early 2020, with post-production and distribution being significantly delayed.

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