Antlers
Antlers

Antlers

2021
Movie
99 min
English

A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover a young student is harbouring a dangerous secret that could have frightening consequences.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users71%
Director: Scott CooperGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote Oregon town, a local sheriff and her brother, the school's principal, discover that a young boy is harboring a dangerous creature in his home. As they investigate, they uncover a terrifying ancient entity that preys on the town's inhabitants. The boy and his father are trapped in a desperate struggle for survival against this monstrous folklore creature.

Critical Reception

Antlers received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere and performances but found its pacing and narrative underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its folk horror elements and others finding it too slow and lacking in scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Keri Russell and newcomer Jeremy T. Thomas.
  • Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't always pay off, with some finding the monster reveal and lore somewhat underwhelming.
  • Appreciated for its unique take on folk horror and its exploration of themes like trauma and parental neglect, but noted as being more of a slow-burn dread than outright terror.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Antlers' to be a visually striking and atmospheric horror film with compelling performances. While many appreciated its darker themes and unique creature design, some felt the pacing was too deliberate and the narrative didn't fully capitalize on its potential.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The creature design for the Wendigo in Antlers was inspired by illustrations from the novel 'The Prince of Nothing' by R. Scott Bakker, as well as folklore surrounding the creature.

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5 reviews
misubisu

misubisu

Cliched and not at all scary. And I scare easily!! Predictable at every turn. I wasn't expecting much going in (based on its score) and my expectations were met. ;-)
Nathan

Nathan

Antlers was a pretty big disappointment. The acting was lackluster, Keri Russell did okay, but I felt that Jesse Plemons was going through the motions delivering a poor performance. For a horror movie, this did not really feel scary at all....
r96sk

r96sk

Good story, good cast. It's enjoyable. <em>'Antlers'</em> sets the right tone throughout and delivers in serving up a satisfactorily creepy flick. Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons and youngster Jeremy T. Thomas all give strong performances, t...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

For the first half hour, this isn't that bad. A couple of men stripping an old mine hear some curious noises, next thing we are in a school with a young "Lucas" (Jeremy T. Thomas) seemingly distracted, a little dishevelled and only when his...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/antlers-spoiler-free-review "Antlers is a cleverly shot, character-driven horror story with effective jumpscares and a captivating narrative that ultimately fails to rea...