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Drop is the unpredictable ‘worst first date’ thriller you can’t miss this weekend

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The ongoing discussion about the significant success of a potential “Minecraft” film and its potential positive impact on cinemas (which many believe it does) has sparked concerns that Hollywood may lean more towards established intellectual properties rather than original films, due to their reliability.

It’s not a fresh topic, quite the contrary, and this year has shown us an abundance of evidence that while some may claim they prefer original films, the performances in movies like “Black Bag,” “Mickey 17,” and “Companion” indicate a different trend, even with rave reviews.

This upcoming weekend offers viewers an opportunity to back original films once more, as the suspenseful movie “Drop” makes its debut. (Contrary to first impressions, “The Amateur” might appear to be an original film, but it is actually a cinematic adaptation of a book that has previously been adapted into another movie.)

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The film “Drop” holds immense promise for becoming a surprise blockbuster at the box office. It has received stellar reviews, boasting a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and currently maintaining an impressive 88%. As for star power, Meghann Fahy, who made a significant impact in “The White Lotus” season two, and Brandon Sklenar, fresh from “1923” and “It Ends With Us”, are part of the cast. The storyline is immediately engaging as it revolves around a woman who has to kill her date to protect her son.

What’s particularly fantastic about it is that Drop delivers on its enticing premise, offering a thrilling and unexpected journey for 90 minutes.

We’ve all experienced less-than-ideal first dates, but Drop will leave you reconsidering those encounters and thinking, “I suppose it could have been even more challenging.

Single mother and counselor Violet Fahy finds herself on a rare date at an expensive restaurant with captivating photographer Henry Sklenar. However, their evening takes an unsettling turn when she begins to receive mysterious drops on her phone. At first, they seem like harmless pranks, but things take a darker turn when her home security footage reveals a masked intruder in her house.

In “Drop”, Violet finds herself in an unimaginable situation: if she doesn’t obey the commands of her mysterious tormentor, who eventually asks her to poison her own son Henry, her child will perish. However, it’s important to note that Violet does everything possible to seek help and raise alarms. The script by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach is well-written and convincing, even if you need to set aside some skepticism.

The screenplay skillfully reflects our contemporary world, where technology is omnipresent, particularly smartphones. It cleverly employs editing techniques to depict characters engrossed in their phones whenever Violet searches for clues, and the mystery of Drop keeps viewers in suspense until its climactic unveiling.

There’s always an element of doubt in your mind that Henry might be orchestrating everything secretly. Brandon Sklenar skilfully portrays Henry as both likable and a bit too relaxed given that it’s obvious Violet isn’t fully engaged with the date.

Meghann Fahy shines in her breakout role as the lead in this film. She effectively explores and deepens Violet’s troubled past, making viewers care about her destiny, despite the growing absurdity. Notably, she delivers a memorable twist in the story that will leave you applauding.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that the climax in “Drop” seems excessively over-the-top, perhaps even contradictory to the mounting tension earlier on. Yet, it’s undeniable that the writers, actors, and director Christopher Landon have an uncanny knack for crafting a captivating high-concept thriller.

In a different way of saying it, Drop boasts an intricate construction that ensures top-notch entertainment for its viewers, featuring standout performances like Jeffery Self as the scene-stealing waiter Matt, plenty of unexpected twists (red herrings), and subtle yet significant elements (Chekhov’s hockey puck).

This type of suspenseful movie is perfect for an excited crowd on a Friday or Saturday evening at the theater. If you’d rather avoid being “chicken jockeys” (spectators who are easily scared), then plan your weekend around watching “Drop“.

Drop is out now in cinemas.

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2025-04-11 09:19

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