Don't Move

I'm confused why people hate on this movie. It's not the best, definitely flawed but I swear it's so entertaining and NOT BAD!!!! This movie did what I needed it to do; entertain and make me nervous. I had a couple moments in this movie where my heart was racing and I TRULY cared for the protagonist throughout. This movie is not evil dead or hereditary status by any means but if you love horror or thriller movies this one you should see!

The ending is not bad as well (contrary to what some say) definitely reccomend watching this especially since the runtime is extremely short! (1:32)

(Still confused by the 5.8 rating this movie has right now)

A grieving Iris climbs to the top of a mountain, with one thing on her mind, Richard follows her up, and does his best to stop her making a huge decision. Unfortunately Richard's motives for helping Iris aren't well intentioned.

It's that film that everyone at work is talking about at the moment, and of course it's number one on Netflix.

We've had don't breathe, now we have don't move, I wonder what's next, don't listen, don't look? There's definitely a pattern forming.

It's a fairly effective thriller, albeit one that's fairly flawed. More plot holes than you can shake a stick at, and if you start asking how, why or what, you'll lose the plot, just enjoy it for what it is.

Several moments of tension, a couple of thrills and spills, and it's fairly well acted.

Lots of threads sadly just don't go anywhere, and unfortunately we don't learn much about Richard, his past, his motivations etc, but as a snapshot it's quite effective.

An ending that made Halloween Kills seem almost realistic, he's one tough serial killer.

6/10.

Don't Move brings a refreshing twist to a well-known horror formula, proving that familiar themes can still feel exciting when given the right touch. The film delivers non-stop tension, pulling viewers into a world where the terrifying concept of paralysis is explored in depth. This unsettling theme is central to the story, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that leaves audiences feeling as trapped and vulnerable as the characters on screen.

The way the story develops around this idea is truly gripping, playing on primal fears and giving rise to moments of pure, heart-pounding suspense. While certain elements of the plot may feel a bit predictable, the intensity and well-executed scares more than make up for it. The film manages to keep the viewer invested from beginning to end, blending strong visuals with a dark and eerie mood that elevates the horror experience.

Don't Move offers an enjoyable horror journey that both frightens and fascinates, striking a great balance between classic tropes and innovative ideas. For fans of the genre, this is definitely a solid choice.

I don't understand the low ratings. This certainly isn't an Oscar-winning masterpiece that will change your life, but just because it's not doesn't mean it's bad or mediocre, like some reviewers may have you believe. This is a solid cat-and-mouse thriller. It follows Iris, a grieving young mother who visits the makeshift memorial of her late son in the woods. There she meets Richard, who soon injects her with a paralytic agent, causing her body to freeze up and shut down within 20 minutes.

The film manages to maintain a genuinely tense atmosphere throughout. There's a great deal of tension and suspense. The acting from the two central actors, Asbille and Wittrock, is really great. Moray Treadwell and Daniel Francis are also good. Treadwell's British accent does come and go, when he's seemingly supposed to be playing an American. Francis is convincing and good as the inquisitive, skeptical cop. The action scenes are realistic yet graphic. The film does a good job of including several close-call scenes throughout the film where Iris comes close to being rescued or escaping, only to be thwarted by Richard. That was really effective, and further elevated the unsettling ambience. This is reminiscent of another film that's somewhat similar, Alone (2020). If you enjoyed that, you'll enjoy this too.

Really entertaining, tense, unsettling, and suspenseful. The premise is simple, but where this film shines is in its great execution. A fun watch.

I didn't expect much from this movie, and in the end it was actually better than expected. That's not to say it was anything fantastic, but it killed a couple of hours (no pun intended...), and wasn't boring.

The story took many liberties, so you really need to suspend disbelief and even your logical thinking, but in general, it was entertaining, if that's a word to be used for a film with this subject matter.

The best thing about it was probably the acting. The two leads did a great job with the limited material they were given.

All in all, it was worth watching. It will probably be forgotten in an hour, but at least it won't be remembered as a bad movie.