Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn't take her long to realize she's completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.... (Full plot summary below)
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Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn't take her long to realize she's completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.
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| TheWrapTodd GilchristDirector and co-writer J.D. Dillard (“Sleight”) delivers a smart, streamlined thriller that skillfully integrates a careful whisper of social commentary into a story that also unfolds masterfully as a straightforward genre workout. |
| SlashfilmMatt DonatoJ.D. Dillard's Sweetheart is fierce aquatic horror without any frills. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA cracking little one-hander (mostly) that rations glimpses of its well-designed beastie expertly, the picture will please genre fans who don’t mind long stretches with no dialogue. |
| Film ThreatDante JamesClemons does a fantastic job of making tense moments very believable. |
| IndieWireDavid EhrlichWhat this potent micro-dose of a movie lacks in showmanship, it makes up for in purity and resourcefulness and a rugged performance from Kiersey Clemons that might feel revelatory if the “Hearts Beat Loud” actress weren’t always this commanding. |
| VarietyDennis HarveyIt’s good of its type — just not quite good enough to linger once the lights have come up. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreDirector Dillard & Co. had a promising minimalist horror pitch, but blew it in execution. |
| User ReviewpixeltoastSimple, but good premise. If the 'monster' had a more convincing look and was less campy, this movie would have been a lot better. The lead, Kiersey, did a good job. |
| User ReviewJeebus117Kiersey Clemons carries this movie, by a long shot. The rest wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing. And some of the monster shots looked very low budget. Worth watching once, as long as you don't pay for it. |
| User ReviewJLuis_001First paranormal Castaway then Castaway versus the monster. And is never convincing in both ways. As a short film would have been good. As a full feature film it extends way too much and I'm talking about a film that lasts just 80 minutes. |
