They Salivate
They Salivate

Movie spotlight

They Salivate

2020
Movie
19 min
French

"They salivate" is the story of a kiss. A couple kiss each other in their deserted living room. The party begins and one guest drinks the couple's last kiss.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: Gretchen BakerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunites for a remote cabin getaway, hoping to mend their fractured relationships. However, their reunion takes a terrifying turn when they discover they are not alone, and a mysterious, unseen entity begins to hunt them one by one. As paranoia and fear escalate, they must uncover the dark secret that binds them before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

While 'They Salivate' received a mixed reception from critics, it resonated with a segment of the audience for its intense atmosphere and suspenseful build-up. Reviewers were divided on its originality and pacing, with some praising its effectiveness as a creature feature and others finding its plot predictable. Audience scores, however, showed a slightly more favorable trend, indicating it satisfied genre fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its relentless tension.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and its ability to create a palpable sense of dread. Many found the creature design and the escalating terror to be highlights. However, some viewers felt the story lacked originality and that the ending could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, guttural sounds made by the unseen creature were created by layering recordings of animalistic vocalizations and distorted industrial noises.

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