Crawl
Crawl

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Crawl

2013
Movie
95 min
French

Crawl is set in Brittany and tells the story of the emerging romance between Martin, a small-time crook, and Gwen, a mysterious girl who lives on her own and goes swimming everyday in the high sea.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users64%
Director: Alex GarlandGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

During a Category 5 hurricane, a young woman, Beth, tries to rescue her father from their flood-prone home. As the storm rages, they discover they are not alone in the house, facing a much more terrifying threat than the rising waters. They must fight for survival against both the relentless storm and predatory creatures lurking within.

Critical Reception

Crawl received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its tense atmosphere, creature design, and visceral horror elements. However, some found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences generally responded well to the film's suspense and gore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic tension and effective jump scares.

  • Noted for its impressive creature effects and practical gore.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Google users generally found Crawl to be a suspenseful and gory horror film that delivers on scares. While some appreciated the intense atmosphere and creature features, a common complaint was the predictable storyline and lack of character depth.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived with the title 'Burial' and was a spec script titled 'The Nest' before being renamed 'Crawl' and undergoing significant revisions.

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