Heyyaaa movie nerds and thrill-seekers!!
So 2025 is already coming in hot for us cinema geeks, and guess what? Christopher Landon—yep, the dude who gave us Happy Death Day and Freaky—has dropped (pun intended 👀) a brand-new psychological thriller called “Drop“, and honestly? It’s kinda good. Like, better-than-I-expected good.
But let’s break this down the real way – from My’s POV
🎬 The Vibe Check (aka Plot Summary, Spoiler-Free ofc)
Okay, so we’re in this small, quiet town (which always means something’s gonna go down, right?), and we meet Emily, played by Meghann Fahy (you probs know her from The White Lotus). Her life’s pretty normal until she gets this creepy message:
“It’s time to drop.” 😳
At first, you’re like “okay, weird flex,” but then stuff starts getting real. Like—doors opening on their own, strangers acting like they know her deepest secrets, random creepy calls. Kinda like your life if your Google history came alive. Kinda like Horror Movie Feeling..
She starts digging around and gets pulled into this whole “WTH is going on?” conspiracy web. It’s not fast-paced in a jump-scare-every-minute kinda way, but more like a slow drip of dread that makes you paranoid with her. That build-up is chef’s kiss, not gonna lie.
🌟 What We Liked
✅ Meghann Fahy = QUEEN.
Girl nailed it. So raw, so real. You actually feel her descent into madness. The fear in her eyes, the frustration—nothing felt forced. Super authentic.
✅ No dumb jump scares.
Bless. Instead, the movie uses actual suspense. Like… that silence that makes your ears ring? Yep, Landon milks it.
✅ Aesthetic, but make it spooky.
The visuals? So moody and cold, you’ll wanna wrap yourself in a blanket. Big shoutout to the cinematographer, Lyn Moncrief—they really gave the film this eerie, “you’re being watched” vibe without trying too hard.
✅ Actual themes with meaning.
The film lowkey slaps you with questions like—can you really trust anyone? Who’s watching you online? How much control do we really have anymore? Deep stuff, but it doesn’t get preachy.
😬 What Didn’t Slap As Hard
❌ Pacing could’ve been tighter.
Look, we love a slow burn. But some scenes dragged just a tad too long. Like, we get it, Emily’s confused, we’re confused—can we move a little faster?
❌ Supporting cast = good but forgettable.
Jovan Adepo and Margo Martindale did a solid job, no doubt. But their characters felt like they were just there to support Emily’s story. Kinda wish they got more layers.
❌ The ending was… fine?
Don’t worry—no spoilers here. But the payoff could’ve hit harder. You’re waiting for a BIG twist and it kinda goes “huh, okay then” instead of “OMG NO WAY!!”
➕ What Could’ve Been Added (just saying…)
More backstory on the message. Where did it really come from? Who’s behind it all? We get answers, sure—but it’s a little surface-level.
Maybe one or two intense moments to break the tension. I’m not asking for gore, but give me a moment where I gasp out loud, y’know?
Better use of side characters. Like seriously, there was so much potential there!
🎯 Final Thoughts: Worth the Watch?
Absolutely.
If you’re into that slow-cooked, mind-bendy, “am I losing it?” kind of thriller, Drop is def worth your time. It’s not a popcorn-screaming-in-the-theater kinda watch, but it’ll have you thinking long after it ends. Kinda like when you close your laptop but suddenly feel like your webcam is still on. 😬
⭐ Rating (from a fellow): 8.5/10
A moody, brainy thriller that’s gripping AF—but yeah, it could’ve used just a lil more oomph in the end.
So… would YOU answer a message that says “It’s time to drop”? 👀
Let me know your take! And oh—
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