A fairly effective thriller that takes place in only two locations, a tense and thrilling experience and although it's all caught up by the skin of its teeth, it largely manages to keep your attention.
Violet is a widowed mother, who after a few years of not dating, decides to go on a date with Henry, who she has met through a dating app.
They meet at an upscale restaurant located in a skyscraper, the beginning is promising, but everything will turn into a nightmare when Violet starts receiving anonymous messages on her phone, telling her that she has to follow instructions without saying anything to anyone or else her son and sister will die.
The staging wastes no time on superfluous embellishments. Just over ninety minutes, and every second is squeezed out to deliver an experience with no subplots to detract from the core of the story: a date that leads Violet into a situation that is as unexpected as it is stressful and makes you connect with her unconditionally.
Directed by Christopher Landon, son of the famous Michael Landon of “Little House on the Prairie” and well known for comedy-horror titles, this time he avoids the comedy to make a suspense thriller that goes where it goes, without fooling anyone, continuous twists make for great entertainment without skimping on continuous surprises.
Actress Meghann Fahy as Violet will have to face different situations to try to find out what kind of plot she is subjected to, she is accompanied by Brandon Sklenar as her date and Violett Beane is her sister who will also play an important role.
A good story, impeccable pacing and a protagonist in a state of grace are enough to create great entertainment.
