Quickening
Quickening

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Quickening

2021
Movie
88 min
English

A Pakistani Canadian teenager struggles to find a sense of belonging after losing her virginity at college.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: HweelingGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman named Anya grapples with unsettling visions and a growing sense of dread after her estranged twin sister mysteriously disappears. As Anya delves deeper into her sister's life, she uncovers a disturbing cult obsessed with a bizarre ritual. She must confront her own fractured past and the sinister forces at play before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Quickening received mixed reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and K. Wilkins's performance, but often finding the plot convoluted and the scares predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the psychological elements but often expressing disappointment with the resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a muddled narrative and reliance on common horror tropes.

  • The film successfully builds suspense but struggles to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be a suspenseful watch with a captivating lead, though many felt the story became too complicated and the ending left something to be desired.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, eerie soundtrack of 'Quickening' was composed by the film's director, Hweeling, who also crafted the visual aesthetic.

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