Help Me
Help Me

Movie spotlight

Help Me

2020
Movie
14 min
English

A drug-addicted alcoholic shaves his head, yells at his housemate, gets fired, and ODs. It's a comedy.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users69%
Director: M. BlashGenres: Horror, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman who has been isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic finds herself in a terrifying situation. As she grapples with her own mental health struggles, her remote home becomes the target of a menacing intruder. She must confront her fears and fight for survival in a situation that blurs the lines between reality and her own anxieties.

Critical Reception

Help garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Jodie Comer's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. Some found the plot predictable or underdeveloped, while others appreciated its exploration of mental health themes within a horror context.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jodie Comer delivers a powerful and vulnerable performance.

  • The film effectively uses its claustrophobic setting to build suspense.

  • Some viewers found the narrative slightly uneven and the horror elements could have been more impactful.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated Jodie Comer's performance and the film's attempt to blend psychological drama with horror. Some reviewers noted that while the premise was intriguing, the execution could have been more polished.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the production adhering to strict safety protocols and reflecting the isolation experienced by many during that time.

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