Sick
Sick

Movie spotlight

Sick

2022
Movie
83 min
English

While quarantining at her family's lake house during the pandemic, Parker and her best friend are threatened by an unexpected visitor.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users77%
Director: John HyamsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

As the pandemic rages on, a young woman retreats to her family's secluded lake house to isolate herself. However, her solitude is shattered when a relentless and terrifying group of masked intruders begins a violent assault. She must fight for her survival against an unseen enemy, relying on her instincts and resourcefulness to overcome the horrifying ordeal.

Critical Reception

Sick was generally well-received by critics, who praised its intense action sequences, effective jump scares, and efficient storytelling. While some noted its familiar plot elements within the home invasion subgenre, the film was commended for its lean and propulsive execution, making it a satisfying modern slasher.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pace and effective tension-building.

  • Commended for its strong directorial hand and polished action.

  • Noted for revitalizing the home invasion subgenre with modern sensibilities.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's fast-paced thrills and effective scares, with many finding it to be a solid and engaging horror experience. Some viewers pointed out the familiar tropes but ultimately enjoyed the execution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in secret during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the pandemic itself being a prominent backdrop and plot element.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
Admiral Toad

Admiral Toad

A decent slasher movie. I enjoyed this more then I thought I would. The story works and none of the characters of unforgivable stupid.

Nathan

Nathan

Sick is a covid inspired slasher film following protagonist Parker Mason as she and her friends try to survive a sick and twisted killer. I normally find it quite cringe to see a film try to include pandemic elements as a part of its story,...

tyler

tyler

A perfect example of a movie that really could've fumbled if it were in the wrong hands. The proposition of a pandemic slasher doesn't sound promising, and while the script can be somewhat flawed in its exploration of the early days of the ...