SUBSCRIBE
F O R T R E S S
No Result
View All Result
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
Fortress of Solitude
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Fortress of Solitude
No Result
View All Result

Run Review – An Exhilarating Horror Thriller

Home > Movies > Run Review – An Exhilarating Horror Thriller

Run Review – An Exhilarating Horror Thriller

And you thought your mom was bad?

Jarrod SaundersbyJarrod Saunders
November 21, 2020
in Movies
Tags: HorrorMovie Review
ShareTweetSend

In recent years, horror films have taken on different forms. There’s the outright monster-killer angle that’s been a staple of the genre for years, and then there’s the more subtle and precise psychological thriller approach which has been the focus of more recent work. Run falls into the latter. It’s void of jumpscares and nightmarish monsters but the mildly horrifying premise is enough to give you the chills.

Run Movie 2020
Sarah Paulson as ‘Mother / Diane’ and Kiera Allen as ‘Daughter / Chloe’ in RUN. Photo Credit: Allen Fraser.

Run tells a simple story of a disabled home-schooled teenager, Chloe (Kiera Allen), who suffers from various medical conditions. Her cheerful mother Diane (Sarah Paulson) takes care of her on their remote and isolated farmhouse outside of a small town. Despite being confined to a wheelchair and suffering from breathing issues, the technologically smart 17-year-old, who builds all sorts of robotic devices and contraptions in her spare time, is looking forward to life at college.

When her acceptance letters don’t arrive, Chloe begins to suspect something sinister is afoot. After poking around the house, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. Simmering beneath the surface is the harrowing truth her mother hides.

Is the overly eager Chloe just paranoid or is her overprotective mother actually a deranged monster? And if she is, how will she manage to escape in a wheelchair?

Run horror film 2020

Based on the synopsis, it’s easy to guess where the story is headed. However, in order to keep the pulse-quickening film suspenseful with a tight narrative focus, director Aneesh Chaganty (Searching) manages a very important balance of show and tell – something that’s lacking from lesser films. See, it’s not always about showing the big scary monster, sometimes a quiet glimpse or a simple glare in the killer’s eyes is enough to give you the creeps.

And Run does this so well. It’s a quiet, slow-burn horror that works.

Kiera Allen stars as 'Daughter / Chloe' in RUN. Photo Credit: Allen Fraser.
Kiera Allen stars as ‘Daughter / Chloe’ in RUN. Photo Credit: Allen Fraser.

This, of course, is mostly thanks to an impressive performance from Paulson. With just the slightest facial expression, the veteran Ratched star is able to meticulously deliver both warmth and deception. Newcomer Kiera Allen also elevates the film. She is convincingly more relatable than most teenagers in film today.

So when the two eventually face-off, it’s believable and fun to watch.

Yes, there’s the usual near misses and dangled clues throughout. Yes, there’s the familiar twists and turns. And yes, the ending is over the top and operatic. But Run delivers on tension. You’re literally on the edge of your seat from start to finish. And that’s exactly what you want from a horror/thriller.

The Review

Run

4 Score

You'll either love or hate Run. The story works for some. For others, it might seem foolish and predictable. Personally, I found it gripping and tense. Recommended.

Review Breakdown

  • Verdict
ShareTweetSend

FOLLOW US

ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR

  • The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    26 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The 15 Most Powerful Anime Characters Of All Time

    2 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Dr Seuss Cancelled Due To Racist Imagery

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • #CancelHenryCavill Trends After Trolls Learn That Henry Cavill Dated Gina Carano

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 12 Most Powerful Characters In The DC Universe

    147 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Coming 2 America Review
Movies

Coming 2 America Isn’t the Eddie Murphy Show and That’s OK

March 5, 2021
Slaxx pants horror movie
Movies

Slaxx Is A Horror Movie About Killer Jeans – LITERALLY!

byCaryn Ganess
March 4, 2021
Wrong Turn 2021 Review
Movies

Wrong Turn 2021 Review – Horror Returns To The Woods

bySergio Pereira
February 22, 2021
i care a lot review
Movies

I Care A Lot Review – Unnerving & Wildly Entertaining

February 19, 2021
Clarice: Silence of the Lambs TV Show Releases Today
TV Series

Clarice: Silence of the Lambs TV Show Releases Today

byCaryn Ganess
February 12, 2021

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude has become one of the most popular geek entertainment interest websites in South Africa and covers news and reviews on movies, games, comic books, gadgets, TV series, toys, sneakers and more.

The articles on Fortress of Solitude are written by a group of talented, professional and experienced freelance writers, all experts and leaders in their various fields.

Categories

  • Board Games
  • Books
  • Comic Books
  • Competitions
  • Gaming
  • Internet
  • Movies
  • Podcast
  • Sneakers
  • Tech
  • Toys
  • TV Series

Newsletter

Sign up for news in your inbox.

  • For more information on COVID-19
  • About Us
  • Authors
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer
  • Contact Fortress of Solitude

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Gaming
  • Comic Books
  • Tech
  • TV
  • Toys
  • Sneakers
  • Win
  • Video
  • Fortress Podcast
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.