Drought
Drought

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Drought

2021
Movie
84 min
English

It's 1993 and North Carolina is experiencing a historic drought. Autistic teen Carl, fascinated by weather, predicts that a storm will soon hit nearby. His sister Sam crafts a plan to help him chase the storm, stealing their mother's ice-cream truck to embark on a road trip about family, forgiveness, and following your dreams.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Chris W. JohnsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A family's already strained relationship is pushed to the brink when they are stranded in a drought-stricken landscape. As their survival becomes increasingly precarious, they must confront not only the harsh elements but also the dark secrets and growing distrust among themselves.

Critical Reception

Drought received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its premise interesting but criticized its execution, pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a survival thriller with psychological elements, while others found it derivative and lacking in tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Premise offers potential for a tense survival thriller.

  • Execution is often hampered by slow pacing and predictable plot points.

  • Performances are generally competent but unable to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Drought' are scarce and largely unfavorable. Those that exist often point to a lack of originality and a failure to deliver on the promised suspense. Some viewers felt the film was a missed opportunity to explore compelling themes of desperation and familial strife.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a desert environment to enhance the authenticity of the drought theme, contributing to the challenging shooting conditions for the cast and crew.

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