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Movie spotlight

Siobhan

2017
Movie
10 min
English

A short film about love and loss. Do eternal bonds exist beyond the grave or has grief driven a man mad?

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Corin HardyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Siobhan grapples with a series of unsettling supernatural events in her isolated rural home. As the disturbances escalate, she must confront a hidden darkness within her family's past to survive.

Critical Reception

Siobhan garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's central performance. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally underdeveloped, leading to a generally favorable but not universally acclaimed reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Noted for its effective suspense building, though some found the plot predictable.

  • Commented on its visual style and unsettling tone.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and Anya Taylor-Joy's captivating role, finding it a competently made horror film. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but overall satisfaction was high.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a feature-length adaptation of the short film 'Siobhan', but was ultimately developed into a standalone story with a different director and cast.

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