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Violet's first date turns into a nightmare as anonymous drops threaten her and her son's safety.
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First dates can be rough. In this mind-bending action thriller from the director of Happy Death Day, they can also be deadly. Violet (Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus) is a widowed mother who has worked up the courage to go on her first date in years with a charming photographer named Henry. The cute couple's killer chemistry is rudely interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to Violet's phone showing a masked intruder entering her home and ordering her to follow a series of instructions. Violet must do exactly as she's told or her loved ones will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry.
"Drop is an intense thriller by Christopher Landon, who has previously crafted other clever horror films for Blumhouse, such as Freaky. In this story, we follow a single mother (Meghann Fahy) who, after becoming a widow under tragic circumstances years ago, decides to start dating again. However, her first romantic date, at a fancy restaurant, turns into a nightmare when someone sends her anonymous messages with a threat: commit the crimes they demand or pay with her young son’s life. It’s a well-directed thriller that, despite its implausibility, feels believable thanks to Landon's direction and the screenplay co-written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, which directs attention and emotions to the right places at the right times. Its major stumble comes with the climax, which undermines that credibility. However, if you enjoy thrillers with clever and claustrophobic premises, don’t miss Drop."