Don't Move

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.

Don't Move (2024) is a horror-thriller that brings some standout performances and impressive special effects but falls short in some crucial areas. The film's atmosphere, enhanced by eerie visuals and realistic effects, sets the stage for a terrifying experience. The actors also contribute with commendable performances, immersing the audience as much as possible within the limited structure.

However, the movie suffers from dialogue and character actions that often feel out of touch with reality, creating a barrier to full engagement. It's as though the script was written without a grounded understanding of human behavior and interaction, which becomes distracting as the story progresses. Moments that should be suspenseful or tense are undermined by implausible choices and stilted dialogue, leaving viewers questioning the motivations and reactions of key characters.

The end result is a film with potential that ultimately feels disconnected, despite its visual strengths and competent cast. Fans of horror may appreciate the surface-level scares, but those looking for an immersive, logical storyline might feel let down.

I feel like people gas every new movie on Netflix.. I won't lie, i didn't mind the plot but the execution was just not there. It seemed like the story was incomplete with a bunch of unanswered questions.. It's very predictable and not very creative as well as really slow.. i would have loved some kind of backstory or atleast a better story.. i would say a certain character saved this movie but it was only about 4-5 actors with little to no dialogue... the best part was the old man.. it seems like they had a plot and not so much an ending.. Not the worse but certainly not the best so give it a watch..

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.

Though the movie is relatively mediocre, I have to say, it was worth watching because I got to watch Finn Wittrock run around as a killer again for the first time since essentially the forth season of american horror story. I believe that Wittrock is an increble actor when it comes to playing deranged or psychopathic characters and I was happy to see him portray this again. Overall, the plot is very different then regular films but it explains why this plot is never used. Frankly, its unpredictable to a fault and is just not a movie that needed to be made. I would have rather just watched Finn Wittrock scream for an hour and a half and called that good.