The Weekend
The Weekend

The Weekend

2019Movie86 minEnglish

A comedian goes away for the weekend with an ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Steve PurcellGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A couple's romantic weekend getaway takes a dark turn when they discover their host has a disturbing secret. As paranoia mounts, they must fight for their lives against a mysterious and terrifying threat lurking in the isolated cabin.

Critical Reception

The Weekend received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling tone. Some found the plot predictable, while others appreciated its effective scares and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and building dread.
  • Felt by some to be somewhat derivative of other cabin-in-the-woods horror tropes.
  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a reasonably engaging horror flick with some good scares, though some felt it didn't break much new ground in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote, isolated location in Canada, which helped to enhance the feeling of isolation and dread during filming.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review