Adalynn

This movie deals with mental health issues and uncomfortable parental tragedies that could be triggering for some viewers. Otherwise, "Adalynn" is a layered descent into madness that aims to put the viewer in the title character's shoes. Some may be put off by this, but the director really captures and illustrates the frustration and confusion Adalynn faces throughout the film.

At times, it's uncomfortable. Other times, it can be heartbreaking. Some parts may intentionally squeeze a chuckle out of you. But if there's a takeaway from this film, it's that it really calls out the real-life taboos about postpartum struggles mothers often feel like they need to keep secret.

This underrated thriller may divide audiences, but it's worth a watch nonetheless.

What I sat down to watch the 2023 movie "Adalynn", I had never actually heard about it. But the movie seemed like it would be worthwhile watching, given all the award emblems on the front of the movie's cover. And with the movie's synopsis also being somewhat interesting, of course I opted to sit down and watch what writer Jerrod D. Brito and director Jacob Byrd had to offer.

I figured that I was in for a horror movie here, but "Adalynn" was more of a psychological thriller than it was a horror movie. So that was a little bit disappointing. Not that the movie wasn't watchable or enjoyable, because it was. I just had expected a bit more scary contents.

Writer Jerrod D. Brito put together a fair enough script and storyline for director Jacob Byrd to bring to the screen. There was a good narrative progress throughout the 88 minutes that the movie ran for. And director Jacob Byrd was definitely good at slowly building up the tension and the narrative.

Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "Adalynn", but it should be noted that they had a good ensemble of actors and actresses. Especially leading actress Sydney Carvill really carried the movie quite nicely with her performance with the distraught and challenged Adalynn character.

Visually then "Adalynn" was okay. It is not a movie that make use of a whole lot of special effects or CGI. And that sort of makes it a minimalistic movie, in a sense. But it works, because director Jacob Byrd didn't need to deliver a barrage of special effects to win over the audience with the narrative in the movie.

This movie is worth sitting down watching, if you enjoy a psychological thriller that sort of takes you on a chaotic ride through a woman's degrading mental health and spiraling descent into madness and frustration.

However, "Adalynn" is hardly a movie that warrants more than just a single viewing, as there isn't really sufficient contents and meat on the bone that is the storyline for more than a single viewing.

My rating of "Adalynn" lands on a six out of ten stars.

The subject matter is real and this movie takes your there . Powerful performance by Sydney and the Dr . Makes you think this could really happen. I would love to see more from this cast . The reality of postpartum depression is chilling and this film reminds you of all the horror stories you hear in real life, yet it remains tabu to talk about . Makes for a very interesting but scary subject . No one could have predicted the ending they take you through so many doors that you are sure of nothing until the end . Keeps your interest though . I don't often watch horror or psychological thrillers but this one held my attention , like the "Shinning " or "Shutter Island " I'm glad I didn't pass it up .

Ok.. this... an interesting journey into post partum depression. Hard to watch if you are a new mom... the lead actress did an ok job. Not understanding why dad would take a week long trip during this time. A mother with a newborn but not over tge loss of another child. The baby.. we never actually see and in some scenes is way to obviously fake.

I say slow burn because this movie is supposedly a horror film.. I guess no longer understand the genre because this isn't horror. It's maternal guilt portrayed in a hard to watch way. But again..I praise the acting of someone who has to carry an entire film virtually alone. Not good.. but not bad.

What did I just watch?!

Obviously, it's a psychological exploration of post-partum depression.

But I wouldn't classify it as either a horror or thriller...rather, just a drama.

Calling it a slow burner is an understatement.

Because literally nothing happens in this film.

It's just a low budget film that attempts to portray the psychological downfall of a woman who miscarries.

With bad voiceovers that are meant to be auditory hallucinations.

And some very mediocre acting.

Seriousness of the topic, aside.

This film is just way too slow and boring- even during it's "climax" (which is rather anti-climactic, to say the least).

I mean...the whole thing is based on character development.

But I never found myself actually caring about the main character.

Making it really hard to remain engaged with.

Perhaps it's because I'm not the target market for this kind of story...but I just found this to be a completely forgettable film.

Clock does a much better job of attacking the subject, than this film manages to do, in my opinion.

So maybe watch that instead.

2 out of 10.