Ripple
Ripple

Movie spotlight

Ripple

2024
Movie
12 min
English

This is a story of a mans journey from desperation to unexpected hope.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users88%
Director: Ishaara NairGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive writer living in a remote coastal town is drawn into a decades-old mystery when she discovers a series of cryptic messages hidden within old books. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a hidden history of betrayal and loss that begins to mirror her own isolated life. The line between her fictional world and the unsettling reality blurs, forcing her to confront a truth that has been deliberately buried.

Critical Reception

Critically, "Ripple" has been met with a generally positive reception, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong central performance. Audiences have found the film to be a thought-provoking and suspenseful watch, though some have noted a slow burn in its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and compelling mystery.

  • Anjali Menon delivers a nuanced and captivating performance.

  • The film's slow-burn tension and psychological depth are highlights.

Google audience: Google users have largely appreciated "Ripple" for its intriguing plot and immersive setting, often highlighting the film's ability to keep them guessing. Some viewers found the ending slightly ambiguous, but the overall sentiment is one of satisfaction with the suspenseful narrative and emotional resonance.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Independent Film Festival Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote coastal town used for filming, often referred to as 'Seaview', is a fictional composite created using locations from the real-life villages of Port Isaac and St. Ives in Cornwall, UK.

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