Drop is an intense ninety-minute long thriller that will have viewers on the edge of their seats as they try to put the pieces of the puzzle together.
Blumhouse’s Drop is exactly the movie I wanted it to be. A brisk, albeit intense, thriller that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. It takes place in one setting, for the most part, adding to the claustrophobic feeling, which keeps the heart rate elevated.
The premise itself is terrifying because it feels like something that could easily happen. A widowed mother, Violet (Meghann Fahy), finally decides to do something for herself and go on a first date with a man she has been speaking to online, Henry (Brandon Sklenar).
What starts off as a lovely evening doesn’t take long to get completely off track when she starts getting random digidrops (think AirDrop). It is quickly revealed that whoever is messaging her has a partner in her home, keeping her son and sister hostage and they are willing to kill them if she doesn’t do exactly what they say.
As a mom, there are quite a few moments in Drop that hit me right in the gut. I found myself wondering how I would do if I was put in this situation, and promptly panicking after. It is a near impossible predicament because, of course, keeping your child safe is your first thought, although you doing things like committing murder in order to save them tests your morality.
A key theme of Drop is abuse. Violet’s previous relationship was an abusive one, and one that she put up with day in and day out. It is part of why she was chosen as the victim here, since she has proven herself to have no backbone in these types of situations. And it is absolutely devastating.
Fahy is brilliant in this film, truly having audiences feel for her. She does a wonderful job of showcasing a wide range of emotions, all of which are completely relatable and justifiable considering what she is being put through. Sklener is fantastic as well, portraying a man who understands his date has something going on, but refuses to leave her on her own to deal with it. What a stand-up guy. Maybe.
The cinematography choices heighten every single scene. The way this film is shot puts viewers right in the thick of it, with the first act in particular really excelling. The lighting and visuals add to just how alone Violet feels, making the story that much more powerful.
One of the best things about Drop is the fact that the viewers have no idea who is terrorizing her either. We see all the key players in the restaurant, but so many are suspicious that it is hard to say who exactly is doing this to her.
The first two acts are extremely suspenseful. My mind was all over the palce trying to put things together and figure out who the culprit was. That said, when it all comes out, it is sweet and satisfying. The confrontation is juicy and so well done that it will stick with me for a while.
Drop‘s third act goes hard. Heart-pounding is putting it lightly. Many people in my screening were literally leaning forward with their head in their hands waiting to see how things played out. The best part? There is quite a bit of heart stuck in there as well, and I am not ashamed to admit, I teared up as the film came to an end.
The only real issue with Drop is that while the majority of events seem like something that could happen to anyone, there are a few things that stick out as unbelievable. That said, supposedly if you are put in a situation where your adrenaline is racing, you are able to do just about anything.
This movie is everything I wanted it to be. Blumhouse has once again made me happy. Drop is intense, thrilling, and exciting, with an ending that is both shocking and satisfying. Plus, Jacon Robinson who plays Violet’s son Toby, is absolutely adorable.
Drop premiered at SXSW 2025 and comes to theaters on April 11.
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About Drop
A widowed mother, on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she meets her handsome date. But their chemistry begins to curdle as she begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.