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A college student named ‘We’ has a part time job at a convenience store. While there, she receives a phone call from an unknown number.
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Plot Summary
A family's getaway to their beach house takes a terrifying turn when they are confronted by their doppelgängers. These menacing figures, known as the Tethered, are seemingly linked to each individual, forcing the family to fight for their survival against their own reflections. As the chaos unfolds, deeper societal themes about duality and privilege begin to surface.
Critical Reception
Jordan Peele's follow-up to 'Get Out' was widely acclaimed for its inventive horror, compelling performances, and thought-provoking social commentary. While some found its symbolism and narrative a bit dense, critics and audiences largely praised its originality and effectiveness as a suspenseful and disturbing thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique concept and chilling atmosphere.
- Lauded for Lupita Nyong'o's dual performance.
- Some found the symbolism and narrative ambitious, occasionally bordering on convoluted.
Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's originality, unsettling horror, and social relevance, with many highlighting the performances and the thought-provoking themes. While generally well-received, a segment of viewers found certain plot elements to be less clear or satisfying.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards. Won several Saturn Awards including Best Horror Film.
Fun Fact
The distinctive scissor-wielding "Tethered" were inspired by the 1980s movie 'C.H.U.D.' (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers).
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