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'Drop' Delivers Tense Thrills but Divides Critics Over Implausible Plot

Christopher Landon’s latest thriller, starring Meghann Fahy, explores digital-age terror and domestic trauma in a confined high-rise setting, earning praise for performances but criticism for its convoluted script.

Meghann Fahy in a scene from “Drop.” 
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Brandon Sklenar, right, and Meghann Fahy in a scene from “Drop.” 

Overview

  • 'Drop' follows Violet, a widowed mother forced to commit violent acts during a first date after receiving threatening phone messages endangering her son.
  • The film is set in a Chicago high-rise restaurant, leveraging a confined location to heighten suspense while blending digital paranoia with personal trauma.
  • Critics praise Meghann Fahy’s performance as Violet, highlighting her portrayal of a resourceful yet vulnerable protagonist navigating extreme circumstances.
  • The screenplay, penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, has been criticized for its reliance on improbable coincidences and over-the-top plot twists.
  • Directed by Christopher Landon and produced by Blumhouse, 'Drop' is set for wide release on April 11, with reviews spotlighting its intense premise but mixed execution.