Spring
Spring

Movie spotlight

Spring

2017
Movie
7 min
English

Amanda struggles to keep something inside as she spends the day taking pictures of her best friend.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users83%
Director: Justin Benson and Aaron MoorheadGenres: Romance, Horror, Drama

Plot Summary

A young American man, Evan, struggling after his mother's suicide, impulsively travels to Italy. While there, he meets and falls deeply in love with Louise, a captivating and enigmatic woman. However, their burgeoning romance takes a dark and supernatural turn as Evan discovers Louise harbors an ancient, terrifying secret tied to her existence.

Critical Reception

Spring was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique blend of romance, horror, and existential drama. Critics lauded the film's originality, the performances of its lead actors, and its ability to evoke genuine emotion alongside unsettling dread. It gained a strong following among fans of independent and genre-bending cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • A beautifully realized and deeply unsettling romance.

  • Successfully blends genres to create a unique and memorable experience.

  • The performances of Pucci and Hilker are exceptional, grounding the supernatural elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unique and unexpected romantic storyline, often noting that it defies typical genre expectations. Viewers appreciated the emotional depth and the creative approach to its supernatural premise, though some found the horror elements less pronounced than expected.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Feature at the Fantasia International Film Festival and Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's directors, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, also served as the cinematographer and editor, respectively, a common practice for them on their independent films.

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