You Know Where
You Know Where

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You Know Where

2017
Movie
9 min
English

A young skater, who lives in the woods, looks for a place to skate in a small Mid-Western town, and encounters two outsiders in dire need of someone to talk to.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kellen JonesGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive author, haunted by the disappearance of his childhood friend years ago, returns to his remote hometown to confront his past. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers dark secrets and a web of deceit that implicates the town's most prominent figures. He must race against time to find the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

You Know Where received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performance, but criticism for its predictable plot twists and pacing issues. Audiences were generally more divided, appreciating the film's mood but finding its narrative unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling tone.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes and a convoluted third act.

  • The central performance was noted as a strong point amidst narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent thriller with an engaging premise and a strong atmosphere, though many felt the plot became convoluted and the ending was unsatisfying. Some appreciated the acting, while others found it slow-paced.

Fun Fact

Director Kellen Jones based the fictional town of Oakhaven on his own isolated hometown, aiming to capture a sense of lingering unease and forgotten histories.

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