Sweetheart
Sweetheart

Sweetheart

2019Movie87 minFrench

A working woman, mother a three children, realizes that, when her youngest one is about to go to Canada to continue her education, she will end up out of her most precious goal, being a mother.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users76%
Director: J.D. DillardGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself shipwrecked on a seemingly deserted island. As she struggles to survive, she discovers she is not alone and must confront a terrifying creature that emerges from the sea each night. Her fight for survival becomes a desperate battle against both the elements and an unknown, deadly predator.

Critical Reception

Sweetheart received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, effective creature design, and strong lead performance. While some found the plot a bit thin, many lauded its efficient storytelling and its ability to deliver genuine scares within a contained narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective creature feature elements.
  • Kiersey Clemons' performance as the resilient protagonist was widely acclaimed.
  • Appreciated for its concise runtime and ability to build suspense effectively.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed "Sweetheart" for its thrilling premise and suspenseful execution. Many found it to be a well-crafted horror film that delivered scares and kept them on the edge of their seats, particularly appreciating the creature design and the lead actress's performance.

Fun Fact

Director J.D. Dillard initially conceived the idea for 'Sweetheart' after experiencing a recurring nightmare.

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