The Falling
The Falling

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The Falling

1993
Movie
94 min
Russian

A detective investigates the sudden suicide of his father who was one of a responsible for hiding Communist Party money persons.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Mark GordonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is called to a remote island to investigate a series of bizarre deaths, which seem to be linked to a strange local cult. As he delves deeper into the island's secrets, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens his own life.

Critical Reception

The Falling received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its atmospheric tension, the film ultimately failed to resonate with audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • A slow-paced thriller with a confusing narrative.

  • Lacks the suspense and payoff expected from a mystery.

  • Fails to develop its characters or build genuine tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available feedback suggests viewers found the plot difficult to follow and the ending unsatisfying. There's a general sense that the film did not live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1993, The Falling was reportedly filmed in 1991 but faced distribution delays.

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