Determine which parental figure you prefer most in Hunger of Acre It could come down to your favorite fantasy series: HBO Dragon House Or Prime Video Rings of powerSure, we're just kidding, but you'll quickly learn that the couple in Brainstorm Media's new horror thriller are played by TV stars. Matt Smith And Morfydd Clark.
Hunger of AcreWritten and directed by Daniel Kokotajlou, and based on the popular novella by Andrew Michael Hurley, this is a fun, slow-paced film that pays off with a terrifying ending. You just have to work hard to get there, but we can assure you that the waiting game is exciting enough to make the 98-minute running time worth it.
Clark and Smith are parents with conflicting issues.
Hungry (2024)
3.5/5
- release date
- June 26, 2024
- exit
- Daniel Kokotajlo
- the show length
- 1h 38m
- Main type
- horror
- the book
- Daniel Kokotajlou, Andrew Michael Hurley
- Clarke and Smith shine on the big screen
- Unique atmosphere
- The suspense builds to an epic climax in the third act.
- The first two chapters are too slow for most people.
- Mythical elements may turn some off.
Trailer for Hunger of Acre —whose curious title refers to the vast country estate where the film is primarily set—makes it clear that Juliet (Clarke) and Richard (Smith) deal with the issues and tragedy surrounding their troubled young son Owen (Arthur Shaw).Why is the boy suddenly acting erratically? Is there something in the air? The parents eventually leave in a state of grief. Juliet becomes almost paralyzed in her home. Even her sister, who Harry lives with (the crown Star Erin Richards can't do all this work every day.
Richard takes a break from his day job as an archaeologist and spends his days on their sprawling property, literally digging in the dirt at the edge of their yard. Is he doing something just to pass the time, since that's all he knows now that he's not exactly a family man? Or is he becoming increasingly convinced that there's something buried beneath the ground that could explain what happened and maybe even provide the help they need to move on with their lives?
Phrases like “be careful what you wish for” and “curiosity killed the cat” might come to mind. The couple becomes increasingly curious about their surroundings and the strange forces that seem to be at work. —especially in the form of the skeletal remains of a rabbit. Yes, Richard's tireless digging around the property is up to something, and the little animal's remains even take on a creepy supernatural presence after the archaeologist boldly brings them home.
Leading up to this pivotal plot point involving the furry friend, the film does more to highlight each grieving character and how they function, both individually and as a united front. Matt Smith has had a horror experience, or what is known as the Netflix hit his house (2020) who saw him on the other side of this kind of supernatural conspiracies.
Impressive atmosphere
in Hunger of AcreMeanwhile, Smith’s character is more dynamic and directly connected to the plot, as his archaeological hobby eventually becomes a symbol for dealing with his missing son and, as we learn, his difficult upbringing with his father. “Go back to your fucking mud!” Juliet shouts, as Richard Smith refuses to spend time with her indoors and resorts to staying outdoors in the eternal darkness. No, there’s not much bright sunlight here, as is typical of thriller films (with the exception of Ari Aster’s). midsummerI assume).
On that note, Hunger of Acre He finds success in producing a strong and enjoyable atmosphere.with a chilling tone that might make authors like Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruins, Green Room) Proud. This kind of eerie, pathetic mood also helps keep the film from feeling like it's been copied too heavily from, say, a Stephen King novel.
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This kind of medieval atmosphere might turn off more mainstream commercial viewers, but It also complements the gothic vibe that Juliet brings to the fore.What is even more surprising is when she is in a state of grief and receives outside help for a series of ritual practices intended to speed up her progress in life. “Let’s exorcise these demons,” she shouts as part of a candlelit meditation, hoping to finally come to peace with what has happened to her poor little boy.
The slow burn is worth it.
Aside from the supernatural elements, these kinds of hardships that any thirtysomething parent facing difficult circumstances, not quite knowing how to handle, endure lead to poignant and relatable themes that will resonate with viewers of any level who can put in the effort to engage with them. Hunger of Acre All the way through, even when its slow-burning nature creeps in more slowly.
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You'll thank us later when the horrific third act hits its climax and seems to swallow the rest of the movie whole, as it includes Shocking acts of violence, unexpected twists from previously unconventional supporting players, and much more.The novella didn't lead to a sequel, but the movie does offer an exciting world that would definitely welcome a second film. Just saying.
From Brainstorm Media, Hunger of Acre Now available in theaters and on demand.
