Molt
Molt

Movie spotlight

Molt

2018
Movie
15 min
English

The summer sun sets in rural Appalachia as twelve year old Cadie and her neighbor, Sarah, redefine their friendship in the eve of burgeoning sexuality.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tanya HamiltonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself increasingly isolated and paranoid in her new life as she grapples with past traumas and a potential stalker. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront her fears and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Molt received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and a lack of significant surprises.

  • Hailed as a competent, if not groundbreaking, psychological thriller.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Molt' to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, appreciating the actress's performance and the film's mood. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original or developed.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote, isolated area to enhance the sense of unease and confinement.

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