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By Day's End
2020Movie74 minEnglish
A lesbian couple's efforts to mend their deteriorating relationship are put on hold when a pandemic disease that causes insatiable hunger ravages the world around them.
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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sarah Smith•Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Plot Summary
A psychological thriller that follows a woman piecing together fragmented memories after a traumatic event. As she delves deeper into her past, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. The film blurs the lines between reality and delusion, forcing the audience to question everything they see.
Critical Reception
By Day's End received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While many praised its complex narrative and strong performances, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.
- Criticized for its confusing plot twists that detract from the emotional core.
- Anna Kendrick's performance was highlighted as a standout element.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the lead actress's performance, but many found the story difficult to follow at times, leading to a split in opinions regarding its overall coherence.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Fun Fact
Director Sarah Smith initially conceived the film as a short story before expanding it into a feature-length screenplay.
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