Run Sweetheart Run
Run Sweetheart Run

Run Sweetheart Run

2020Movie104 minEnglish

A woman runs for her life though the streets of Los Angeles after her blind date suddenly turns violent.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users47%
Director: Shana FesteGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

A whirlwind first date takes a terrifying turn when a single mother, Cherie, realizes her charming new boss is not who he seems. What starts as a night of fine dining and expensive wine quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival as she discovers his sinister and violent true nature.

Critical Reception

Run Sweetheart Run received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its feminist themes and lead performance, others found the narrative predictable and the horror elements underdeveloped, ultimately deeming it a frustratingly uneven thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Ella Balinska's strong performance as the protagonist.
  • Criticism for a predictable plot and underdeveloped horror sequences.
  • Mixed feelings on the film's attempt at blending horror, thriller, and dark comedy.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's attempt to deliver a female-empowerment narrative within a horror context. However, a significant portion found the storyline to be too familiar and the execution lacking the expected scares or tension.

Fun Fact

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020 before its wider release.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

Thanks to a recent surge in female-driven horror, the concept of women in genre films no longer feels like a novelty. So when a director chooses to make a scary film that’s centered around the female experience, it better be daring and disr...