Fright – FrightFest 2024 Movie Review
Director: Warren Dudley
Writer: Warren Dudley (Screenplay)
Cast
- Daniel Tuite (The Death of Stalin)
- Gwyneth Evans
- Jill Priest (Ragdoll)
Plot: The chilling story of a young woman and her struggles with crippling agoraphobia. It’s 1937 and eighteen year old Emily lives in constant fear of the outside – and of her mysterious mother.
Runtime: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Fright starts as we meet agoraphobic teenage Emily (Evans) who lives with her Mother (Priest). Her crippling fear of the outside and remote location cause problems when a tragic event occurs. Emily must figure out how to survive in the luxury home without any communication with the outside world.
As Emily’s fears become more drastic, she struggles to survive, forced to turn to things she never imagined. This is until Emily learns the truth about her family and faces a new threat from the outside.
Verdict on Fright
Fright is a gothic horror following a teenage girl with agoraphobia living in her 1937s home with her mother. She believes a terrifying creature lurks outside and refuses to leave the home. However, a startling truth comes to life, which will change everything for her.
This movie takes us back to the 1930s era of the unknown, it creates danger from the outside and shows fears from people trapped behind. It provides an isolation that comes into play as Emily finds herself fearful of the outside world. The style everything is shot in feels like it is more from the same era too, right down to wanting to hear the reel rolling. There is an interesting mystery unfolding, but deep down, this is a story that leaves you surprised.
Final Thoughts –Fright throws back to the 1950s with a beautifully styled movie.
