Quake
Quake

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Quake

2021
Movie
106 min
Icelandic

Saga gets hit by a fierce epileptic attack walking in a public park with her six-year-old son resulting in a total memory loss. Afraid of being considered unable to take care of her son, Saga attempts to hide her state from others and occupies herself digging for the answers she needs from within. As she struggles to gather bits and pieces from her forgotten life, repressed memories that Saga unconsciously blocked as a child suddenly start to come back, revealing a painful truth about herself and her past.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: M. RowanGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A sheltered young man, who has been isolated his entire life by his overprotective mother, finally leaves home for college. His newfound freedom is quickly threatened when he begins to suspect his mother may have a dark secret. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing truth that forces him to confront his past and his mother's controlling nature.

Critical Reception

Quake received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its performances and tense atmosphere. Some critics found the pacing to be slow at times, but generally, it was considered a solid thriller with effective suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling performances, especially from the lead actors.

  • Hailed as a suspenseful thriller with an effective build-up of tension.

  • Some viewers found the plot predictable or the pacing uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the strong acting. However, a segment of viewers felt the story could have been more original or had a more impactful conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's tight budget and limited shooting locations contributed to its claustrophobic and intimate atmosphere, enhancing the psychological tension.

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