Feverish
Feverish

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Feverish

2019
Movie
23 min
English

A film about the transitive love experience and struggles of the youth in this digital era, the age of gender fluidity. Val and Max are in love, but Max is also dating Alix.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Rory O'FlynnGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in the aftermath of an unexplained illness, 'Feverish' follows a small community grappling with paranoia and suspicion. As the remaining inhabitants try to rebuild their lives, lingering anxieties about the sickness and its origins create deep rifts and uncover hidden secrets within their isolated society. The film explores themes of trust, isolation, and the fragility of human connection when faced with an invisible threat.

Critical Reception

Feverish received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, while others found its pacing to be uneven and its plot occasionally opaque. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its understated horror and character-driven narrative, and others wishing for a more explicit resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to psychological tension.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and an ambiguous narrative that left some viewers wanting more clarity.

  • Noted for strong performances from its lead cast, particularly in conveying the characters' growing unease.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Feverish' is not widely available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on that platform.

Fun Fact

The film was largely shot in a remote rural setting in Ireland, with the director, Rory O'Flynn, also serving as the lead actor and writer, drawing on personal experiences of isolation.

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