Rift
Rift

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Rift

2017
Movie
111 min
Icelandic

Months after they broke up, Gunnar receives a strange phone call from his ex-boyfriend, Einar. He sounds distraught, like he's about to do something terrible to himself. Gunnar drives up to the secluded cabin where Einar is holed up and soon discovers that there's more going on than he imagined. As the two men come to terms with their broken relationship, some other person seems to be lurking outside the cabin, wanting to get in.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Erlingur ThoroddsenGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two former lovers, unknowingly trapped in a shared nightmare, must confront their past to survive a terrifying supernatural entity. As the entity feeds on their guilt and regret, they are forced to revisit painful memories and unravel the mystery of their connection to the malevolent force. Their only hope lies in understanding the source of their torment and reconciling their fractured relationship before they are consumed entirely.

Critical Reception

Rift received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, while some found the pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its unique take on horror, focusing on emotional vulnerability and shared trauma.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and focus on psychological horror.

  • Noted for its compelling performances and exploration of complex relationships.

  • Some critics found the narrative development and pacing to be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Rift are sparse, but those available tend to highlight the film's effectiveness in creating a sense of dread and its exploration of themes like guilt and reconciliation. Some viewers found the ambiguous nature of the supernatural elements to be intriguing, while others desired more concrete explanations.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Iceland, utilizing its unique landscapes to enhance the eerie and isolated atmosphere.

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Rodney Wollam

Rodney Wollam

This movie IS NOT HORROR. It's as much horror as Casey Affleck's Ghost Story was. Though it makes no sense. It's plain as day what the answer to the central mystery is and yet other mysteries (bed?) are completely forgotten or unanswered...

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