Who Is Afraid?
Who Is Afraid?

Movie spotlight

Who Is Afraid?

2022
Movie
71 min
Portuguese

The rise of the extreme right in Brazil from the perspective of artists whose works were censored.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Liesl TommyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this tense psychological thriller, a young couple's romantic getaway takes a dark turn when they discover unsettling truths about their secluded rental and its mysterious hosts. As paranoia mounts and trust erodes, they find themselves in a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

While praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors, 'Who Is Afraid?' received mixed to positive reviews. Critics highlighted its effective tension-building but some found the plot predictable in its later stages.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and solid acting.

  • Some critics noted a predictable trajectory in the narrative.

  • The film effectively builds suspense and paranoia.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the performances of the main cast, finding it a generally engaging thriller. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more surprising.

Fun Fact

The film's isolated setting was meticulously chosen to amplify the sense of claustrophobia and unease experienced by the characters.

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