'Drop' Premieres Nationwide, Earning Praise for Its High-Tech Suspense and Strong Performances

Christopher Landon’s Hitchcock-inspired thriller explores digital anxieties and moral dilemmas through a gripping, tech-driven narrative.

The film, directed by Christopher Landon, stars Meghann Fahy as Violet, a widowed mother forced into a deadly ultimatum during a first date, and Brandon Sklenar as her unwitting companion.
Released nationwide on April 11, 2025, 'Drop' has received largely positive reviews for its innovative use of technology as a central plot device and its taut, suspenseful storytelling.
Landon’s decision to focus on an original, character-driven thriller marks a deliberate shift away from his previous work on major franchises like 'Happy Death Day' and 'Scream VII.'
The concept for the movie was inspired by a real-life incident involving unsettling AirDrop messages, adding authenticity to its exploration of modern digital vulnerabilities.
Critics have highlighted Fahy’s standout performance and the film’s ability to blend Hitchcockian tension with contemporary fears of technological intrusion.