Ivy
Ivy

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Ivy

2017
Movie
15 min
English

Rick is a young man living in a nice apartment who seems to be having difficulty going outside ever since his girlfriend mysteriously left. The people around him seem to be trying to push him toward leaving the apartment and moving on with his life, but not everything is as it appears to be.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users30%
Director: William Brent BellGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A wealthy couple hires a private investigator to look into the suspicious death of their daughter's husband, only to uncover a dark secret within their own family. As the investigator delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder, questioning everyone's motives. The investigation unearths a disturbing truth about the daughter's involvement and the lengths she would go to protect her secrets.

Critical Reception

Ivy received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution uninspired. Audiences also expressed disappointment, citing a lack of genuine scares and underdeveloped characters. The film struggled to gain traction and is generally considered a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A derivative and poorly executed thriller that fails to deliver any suspense.

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and unconvincing performances.

  • Lacks originality and effective scares, making it a tedious watch.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ivy were predominantly negative, with many viewers finding the movie to be boring and lacking in genuine thrills. Common complaints included a predictable story, weak character development, and an unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2017, the film has a very low profile and is not widely discussed or recognized in mainstream film circles.

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