Run
Run

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Run

2020
Movie
78 min
English

A former boyracer, who married his first love and took a job in one of the fish factories, now has a 17 year-old-son of his own following in his footsteps and can no longer ignore the fact he’s going nowhere. Unable to be physically or emotionally present with his family, he takes his son’s car out for one final joy ride and risks losing the love that surrounds him

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users77%
Director: Aneesh ChagantyGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive teenager, raised in isolation by her mother, grows suspicious of her mother's controlling behavior and starts to uncover a dark secret. As she attempts to uncover the truth and gain her independence, her mother's actions become increasingly desperate and dangerous, leading to a terrifying fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Run received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful direction, Sarah Paulson's performance, and its effective use of tension. While some found the plot predictable, the film was largely considered a thrilling and well-executed horror offering.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Sarah Paulson's performance as the manipulative mother was widely acclaimed.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable despite the effective execution.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the strong performances, particularly Sarah Paulson. Some viewers found the twists to be predictable, but overall it was considered an engaging thriller.

Fun Fact

Kiera Allen, who plays the daughter Chloe, actually uses a wheelchair in real life, and the filmmakers made a conscious effort to cast an actor with a disability for the role, rather than having an able-bodied actor pretend to use a wheelchair.

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CinemaSerf

This is quite an interesting observational piece that goes some way to illustrating the lack of opportunities and activities in small, one-industry, towns. This film is based around Fraserburgh - a town of 13,000-odd folk in the north of Sc...