Now There’s a Horror Movie About Scary AirDrops

Regardless of whether you own an iPhone, Android device, or any other type of smartphone, there’s a handy and convenient technology available for swiftly sharing and receiving photos with friends. On iPhones, it’s called AirDrop, while on Androids, it’s known as Quick Share. However, in today’s digital age, this feature is common knowledge; when you want someone close by to view something, you essentially “send” it to them wirelessly (probably using a combination of wi-fi and Bluetooth technology).

Modern technology has become widespread; misconfigured phone settings can make it possible for someone nearby to accidentally drop items on your device. This very concept serves as the basis for the latest Blumhouse horror film titled, “Drop“.

The story revolves around a woman (Meghann Fahy), who is a single mom, going on her first date. However, the night takes a sinister turn as she encounters a sequence of menacing drips that put her in grave danger. The essence of the plot: Should she eliminate her date or the enigmatic dripper and his accomplices, they will ruthlessly harm her child. Oh dear.

The concept is captivating and the filmmaker adds to the intrigue: It’s Christopher Landon, the creative mind behind “Freaky” and the remarkable “Happy Death Day” series. Here’s a sneak peek of his latest work, “Drop,” in the trailer below:

Indeed, it’s titled “Drop” and it revolves around the concept of AirDropping images to a mobile device. The trailer concludes with a suspenseful scene where a woman seems to be falling out of a skyscraper window towards the air. Yes, everything appears to flow quite logically together.

Here is the film’s official synopsis:

Experiencing first dates can already be nerve-wracking, but throw in an anonymous, menacing troll sending you escalating memes that range from irritating to potentially dangerous? It’s downright terrifying! Director Christopher Landon revisits the thriller genre with the same playful, unpredictable edge he showcased in the Happy Death Day series. This contemporary whodunnit keeps you on your toes as everyone around seems to be a possible suspect…or victim.

As a cinephile, I can’t wait until April 11 when I’ll be able to catch “Drop” in theaters! Meanwhile, remember to double-check your AirDrop privacy settings on your iPhone, keeping things personal and secure.

80s Movies That Could Never Be Made Today

Big (1988)

In this movie, while opinions on its events may vary among viewers, let me clarify the plot: Tom Hanks portrays an adult Josh Baskin, a 12-year-old boy whose wish to become big is fulfilled by a carnival fortune teller machine. After his transformation, Hanks’ character leaves home and moves to New York City where he lands a job at a toy company. The movie gets peculiar as it unfolds, with Josh pretending to be kidnapped for months while living in luxury in Soho, barely remembering his mom and struggling to connect with family. Furthermore, the film suggests that an underage character (Josh) may have had romantic involvements with Elizabeth Perkins’ character (Susan). Fortunately, these scenes are left to the audience’s imagination. The movie was a massive success and helped establish Tom Hanks as a beloved figure in American cinema during the 1980s, a decade known for its peculiarities.

Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)

80’s movies often portrayed awkward individuals attempting to gain acceptance in popular social groups through deceit or money. In the movie ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, an unpopular student (portrayed by Patrick Dempsey) uses a thousand dollars he had saved for a telescope, instead spending it on bribing a popular girl (Amanda Peterson) to pretend they are dating. The plan succeeds surprisingly well, and Dempsey’s character becomes so cool that he starts acting like a self-centered jerk towards others. This film seems to convey the controversial message that money can indeed buy love, and people tend to forgive those who act poorly as long as they genuinely believe they are good at heart – a notion that might not sit well with today’s audience.

Dream a Little Dream (1989)

In a nutshell, disregarding the extended scene where Corey Feldman imitates Michael Jackson to win a woman’s affection, the movie Dream a Little Dream contains an unusual and rather disturbing subplot. This plot revolves around a teenage girl named Lainie (portrayed by Meredith Salenger) who is stuck in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend. A classmate of hers (played by Corey Feldman, though he’s essentially possessed by an elderly man character played by Jason Robards) develops feelings for her and attempts to help her escape the abusive situation. The plot takes a turn typical of body-swap comedies until Lainie’s parents support her abusive boyfriend over their own daughter, even threatening to move the entire family to a new town because she refused to sleep with him after he physically assaulted her. The story takes an even more appalling twist when Lainie’s mother drugs her own daughter, supposedly to prevent trouble. This plotline is so offensive that it led to a sequel for the film.

Heathers (1989)

In 1989, the theme of high school students harming or even killing each other wasn’t as sensitive a subject as it is now. The movie “Heathers,” which tells the story of a girl (Winona Ryder) and her boyfriend (Christian Slater) attempting to murder their school rivals in ways that make it appear as suicides, was perceived as a dark satire on teenage cliques back then. Nowadays, such violence among kids is not seen as outlandish comedy; it’s a sad reality of life. Despite this, “Heathers” remains popular enough that filmmakers have attempted to modernize it in various ways. Interestingly, when the Paramount Network remade “Heathers” for television a few years ago, they almost proved that the movie couldn’t be remade today – the premiere was repeatedly delayed due to real-life school shootings. Eventually, the show did air, but it was heavily edited, with the final episode being a combination of the last two episodes.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

In the initial sequel of “Indiana Jones,” our hero and his companions encounter an Indian cult known as Thuggees, who have enslaved children from a nearby village to work in a mine. This mine is concealed beneath a palace, where Indy encounters a gruesome dinner featuring exotic foods like snakes and monkey brains. In the modern context, this portrayal of Indian culture and cuisine would likely cause controversy. Moreover, the film was so unsettling that it led to the creation of the PG-13 rating for movies deemed too intense for a PG rating but not extreme enough for an R. It’s hard to imagine a family-oriented movie today with a villain who brutally removes hearts from their victims!

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

Short Circuit (1986)

In case you recall, “Short Circuit” was a heartwarming comedy about a robot developing consciousness unintentionally and resisting its military programming. If it’s been a while since you watched it, you might not remember that the significant side character, robotics expert Ben Jabituya, portrayed by Fisher Stevens, was Indian but appeared in brownface. This character became so beloved that he became the non-robot lead in the sequel, “Short Circuit 2.” Despite the series’ success in the 1980s, Stevens has since expressed regret over the role, stating that it continues to trouble him and he would not reprise the part again.

Sixteen Candles (1984)

As a devoted admirer of John Hughes, I can’t help but associate him with clever, heartfelt representations of teenagers in movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “Sixteen Candles.” However, it’s now evident that the sensitivity portrayed in these films wasn’t universal. Case in point: the character Long Duk Dong from “Sixteen Candles.” Looking back, it’s hard to believe this foreign exchange student who seemed to embody every Asian stereotype imaginable was part of the film. Even a gong sound effect played whenever he appeared onscreen!

In retrospect, Molly Ringwald, the star of “Sixteen Candles,” has openly acknowledged Long Duk Dong as a “grotesque stereotype” in an essay for The New Yorker. This piece also examined Hughes’ films’ treatment of women and their casual homophobia, which have since marked his work as emblematic of its era rather than our own.

Soul Man (1986)

In 1986, it’s hard to believe that a comedy based entirely on blackface was produced. The movie “Soul Man” follows the story of a self-indulgent college student named Mark (played by C. Thomas Howell). Despite getting into Harvard Law School, his wealthy father declines to pay the tuition. In desperation, Mark finds a scholarship for African American students and decides to alter his appearance excessively using tanning pills and a wig. Remarkably, this questionable disguise works, at least temporarily. While the film seems to have good intentions, as it satirizes Mark’s ignorance and being Black is not the ticket to Harvard he assumes, much of the humor comes off as jarringly insensitive. It might be more likely for a remake of “Gigli” to emerge in the 2020s than a revival of “Soul Man.

Zapped! (1982)

In the film “Zapped!”, a teenager named Barney, portrayed by Scott Baio, acquires telekinetic powers following a botched science experiment. Instead of using these powers responsibly, he spends much of the movie exploiting and humiliating the women in his life. This includes the only girl at school who is kind to him. Notably, when he attempts to lift her shirt and she resists, he uses his telekinetic abilities to force it up. While it’s understandable that a film might contain sexual themes, “Zapped!” repeatedly uses abuse as a source of humor.

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