Cuckoo (2024) Movie Review

First Reaction – Cuckoo

Director: Tilman Singer

Writer: Tilman Singer (Screenplay)

Cast

Hunter Schafer (Euphoria)
Jan Bluthardt
Marton Csokas (The Equalizer)
Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion)
Dan Stevens (The Guest)

Plot: A 17-year-old and their family relocate to a seemingly ordinary resort, only to discover that all is not as it appears.

Runtime: 1 Hour 42 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The narrative unfolds as Gretchen Schafer finds herself compelled to cohabit with her long-separated father, Luis Csokas, and his recent family within an apartment under Herr Konig Stevens at a holiday resort compound. Yet, as time passes, Gretchen starts experiencing strange occurrences around the complex.

Gretchen needs to explore the world to figure out Herr’s intentions. Unfortunately, what she uncovers turns out to be much more unsettling than she ever thought possible.

Verdict on Cuckoo

Recap

In my journey, I find myself reluctantly moving in with my long-lost father at a peculiar resort. The place, filled with oddities, is led by an enigmatic owner whose ideas seem far from ordinary. As time passes, I feel an urgent need to dig deeper and unravel the truth before it’s all too late.

Best Parts

As I found myself immersed in this chilling cinematic journey, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease as Gretchen acclimated to her new surroundings. The captivating performances by our talented cast left me questioning the very fabric of reality. The script masterfully unveils a convoluted narrative that kept me guessing, shrouding the truth in layers of disturbing complexity for far too long.

Worst Parts

The awkward scenes might be a little harsh in their portrayal. They seem somewhat familiar, but not quite at the same intensity level as before.

Final Thoughts –Cuckoo is an uncomfortable journey but nothing overly new.

2025-09-07 19:38

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