Josie

A lonely and abused small-town woman, Josie, finds an unlikely connection with a mysterious tattooed stranger who arrives in town. As their relationship deepens, it becomes clear that he has his own dark secrets and motivations. Their entanglement leads to a series of dangerous events that threaten to consume them both and expose the town's own buried truths.

Josie received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. While some praised the performances, particularly Sophie Turner's, the film struggled to find a consistent tone and deliver a satisfying narrative arc. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding it to be a forgettable thriller.

• Performances are a highlight, especially Sophie Turner's.

• The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.

• Lacks the tension and originality expected of a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's pacing and a lack of compelling storytelling. While some viewers appreciated the acting, many found the plot to be unoriginal and the ending anticlimactic.

The film's setting in a desolate, forgotten town was intended to mirror the characters' feelings of isolation and being trapped.