Overview

• ‘Drop’ follows Violet, a widowed single mother, who faces a deadly ultimatum during a first date after receiving anonymous digital threats targeting her family.
• The movie uses modern technology, like AirDrop and security cameras, to heighten narrative tension and reflect contemporary fears about digital vulnerability.
• Set almost entirely in a single upscale Chicago restaurant, the real-time unfolding of events amplifies suspense and claustrophobia.
• Meghann Fahy delivers a standout performance as Violet, balancing the character’s personal trauma with the film’s high-stakes thriller elements.
• While praised for its fast-paced plot and twists, some critics note uneven pacing and campy moments that temper its Hitchcock-inspired ambitions.