Absent
Absent

Movie spotlight

Absent

2020
Movie
5 min
English

Unable to afford proper menstrual products, Chloe is constantly faced with anxiety and humiliation; this is not the first time this has happened and it won’t be the last. 'Absent' is based on multiple true stories and made in association with Freedom4girls. It aims to raise awareness around period poverty in the UK.

Insights

IMDb3.6/10
Director: Hunter G. WilliamsGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently graduated and looking for independence, finds herself trapped in a remote cabin with a dangerous stranger. As her situation becomes increasingly perilous, she must fight for survival against a relentless threat. The film explores themes of isolation and the fight against an unseen danger.

Critical Reception

Absent (2020) received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense, many found the execution to be lacking, leading to a generally unimpressed audience response.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to establish a unique identity within the thriller genre.

  • Performances are often overshadowed by a predictable and uninspired narrative.

  • While aiming for suspense, the movie ultimately falls short due to pacing issues and underdeveloped scares.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Absent (2020)' is not readily available or widely documented, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment through this platform.

Fun Fact

Despite being a 2020 release, 'Absent' had a very limited theatrical or VOD release, contributing to its obscurity and lack of widespread critical attention.

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