And Returning
And Returning

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And Returning

2020
Movie
12 min
Indonesian

Rina wants to tell her best friend, Eli, about her arranged marriage, by dating her on the last night they could be together.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Adam RandallGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a disturbing event from her past, returns to her isolated family home. As she attempts to confront her trauma, she uncovers unsettling truths about her family's history and realizes she may not be alone in the house. The line between memory and reality blurs, leading to a terrifying confrontation with a malevolent presence.

Critical Reception

And Returning received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and Jena Malone's performance, while others found its plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the horror elements but often critiquing the pacing and resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • The film struggles to deliver a satisfying conclusion to its mysteries.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, albeit somewhat unoriginal, horror flick. Many appreciated the suspenseful build-up and Jena Malone's committed portrayal, but a significant portion felt the story became convoluted and the ending was disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around a remote, isolated property, which helped to enhance the sense of dread and isolation for the characters.

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