Alone
Alone

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Alone

2017
Movie
13 min
English

This investigation into the layers of mass incarceration and its shaping of the modern black American family is seen through the eyes of a single mother in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Insights

IMDb3.4/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of survivors are trapped in a research facility after a mysterious contagion turns most of the population into violent, zombie-like creatures. They must fight for survival against the infected and the encroaching military who plan to quarantine the area by any means necessary. As their numbers dwindle, they discover a potential cure, but their hopes are threatened by internal conflict and external dangers.

Critical Reception

Alone received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and derivative nature as major drawbacks. Audience scores were similarly low, with many finding the film uninspired and poorly executed despite a somewhat intriguing premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and unoriginal horror tropes.

  • Lack of character development hinders emotional investment.

  • Poorly executed concept with limited scares.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a generic zombie-like thriller that failed to offer anything new to the genre. Many criticized the weak script and performances, deeming it a forgettable entry in the survival horror category.

Fun Fact

Despite the presence of veteran actor Donald Sutherland, the film did not receive significant award attention or critical acclaim.

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