Alone
Alone

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Alone

2021
Movie
94 min
Spanish

Laura Garland lost her husband on the war while she’s pregnant. She lives in a big house which is divided in two. Government pursuits her claiming she must occupy the whole house, if she doesn’t, they will take it from her. Laura leases the house to Ricky, an outlaw that will bring new trouble in her life. At least she has another plan.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Johnny RemoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently released from a psychiatric ward, finds herself alone in her apartment during a global pandemic. As the city plunges into chaos and quarantine, she grapples with her own demons and the terrifying realization that she might not be as alone as she thinks. Strange noises and unsettling occurrences escalate, blurring the lines between her past trauma and a present, unseen threat.

Critical Reception

Alone (2021) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was largely criticized for its underdeveloped plot, predictable scares, and poor execution, failing to capitalize on its timely premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and relied heavily on familiar horror tropes.

  • The acting was uninspired and failed to connect with the audience.

  • The film's potential was squandered by poor writing and direction.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Alone (2021) were overwhelmingly negative, with viewers frequently citing a weak storyline, jump scares that failed to land, and a general lack of tension as major drawbacks. Many felt the film was a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

Despite its pandemic setting, the film was shot before the widespread lockdowns, with its thematic elements proving eerily prescient.

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