Killing Thyme
Killing Thyme

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Killing Thyme

2015
Movie
23 min
English

Eight-year-old Sam is desperate for an allotment. When he meets Norman, a curmudgeonly old man with a neglected allotment and a death wish, Sam thinks he has the solution to both of their problems.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Devin ScottGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, struggling with a mysterious past, takes a job at a remote inn. As she uncovers dark secrets about the inn's history and its inhabitants, she must confront her own demons to survive. The thriller escalates as the guests become increasingly suspicious and dangerous, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia.

Critical Reception

Killing Thyme received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often pointed to its promising premise but criticized its execution. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension, many found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the suspenseful elements and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and attempts at psychological suspense.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that fails to deliver a satisfying resolution.

  • Performances were often described as inconsistent, with some actors shining and others falling flat.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Killing Thyme' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Director Devin Scott also starred in the film and wrote the screenplay, a common practice for independent filmmakers working with limited resources.

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