Something Is Burning
Something Is Burning

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Something Is Burning

2017
Movie
24 min
French

Margot has memories, black ideas that haunt her and lead her to the mountains of her childhood, to her brother Adrien. In the cold of winter, the ghost of a missing brother reappears.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Christopher BrownGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple looking for a fresh start in a new town finds themselves entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and lies. As their dream life crumbles, they must confront a dark past that threatens to consume them.

Critical Reception

Something Is Burning received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some reviewers found the plot to be predictable at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense and gripping atmosphere.

  • Hailed for the compelling performances of its young leads.

  • Criticized by some for occasional plot predictability.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the chemistry between the main actors. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but most found it an engaging thriller.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Independent Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a small, remote town to enhance its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.

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