IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users39%
Director: Farren Blackburn•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A heart attack survivor tries to save her stepson from a deadly winter storm while dealing with a mysterious stranger. Mary Portman, a child psychologist, is in a deep state of shock after her husband's death and her son's critical condition in a car accident. She tries to cope with her grief and isolation in her remote New England home during a brutal winter.
Shut In was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, with many criticizing its predictable plot, slow pacing, and reliance on jump scares. The film struggled to find its footing, often being described as a generic thriller that failed to deliver on its premise.
The film suffers from a convoluted and underdeveloped plot.
Performances are generally seen as wasted on the material.
The atmosphere and suspense fail to materialize effectively.
Google audience: Audiences found "Shut In" to be a disappointing and forgettable thriller. Many viewers felt the story was predictable and lacked genuine scares, while others were frustrated by the slow pacing and nonsensical plot developments. The film's attempts at psychological horror were largely unsuccessful, leaving audiences feeling underwhelmed.
The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, and set in Maine, during the winter of 2015.
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