Weasel
Weasel

Weasel

2020Movie83 minTurkish

Ayhan is a police officer who has left his job. He starts a new life in the forest house, far from the organization and everything he has been struggling with for years. During an uneasy hunt, he shoots a weasel. Karadayı, who appeared at that time, warns Ayhan about weasels. Karadayı looks like a good person despite his strange demeanor, but his prophecy about weasels is terrifying. Facing with the memories of the past at home, Ayhan also struggles with the weasel that has haunted him.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Joe PennaGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future where a deadly virus has ravaged the globe, a lone survivor named Eli struggles to navigate the desolate landscape. He encounters a mysterious woman named Anya, and together they must confront ruthless scavengers and their own inner demons as they search for a rumored sanctuary.

Critical Reception

Weasel received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and visual style but found its narrative somewhat predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the survival elements and the performances of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong atmosphere and survivalist themes.
  • Noted for solid performances, particularly from Jack Reynor.
  • Criticized by some for a familiar post-apocalyptic narrative arc.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's gritty depiction of a post-apocalyptic world and the tense survival sequences. Many found the acting compelling, though some felt the plot lacked originality.

Fun Fact

Director Joe Penna, known for his YouTube channel "MysteryGuitarMan," made his feature directorial debut with the film 'Arctic' (2018) before directing 'Weasel'.

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