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Antlers
2021 99 min United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Director: Scott Cooper
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Description
A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover a young student is harbouring a dangerous secret that could have frightening consequences.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$10.62M
Worldwide:
$18.87M
Starring
Keri Russell
Actor
Jesse Plemons
Actor
Jeremy T. Thomas
Actor
Awards
8 nominations total
Key opinion
Antlers offers a moody, atmospheric exploration of trauma and decay, bolstered by strong visual craftsmanship and a standout performance by Jeremy T. Thomas. However, the film is widely criticized for its predictable narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a monster that fails to deliver significant horror or tension.
| Acting | Jeremy T. Thomas delivers a standout, fear-laden performance as the central child character. | |
| Production | The film excels at creating an oppressive, gritty, and moody atmosphere through its provincial color palette. | |
| Screenplay | The plot relies on tired clichés, predictable twists, and lacks true narrative innovation. | |
| Originality | The creature design and monster-based scares are widely viewed as underwhelming and insufficiently threatening. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the screenplay's thematic depth are divided; some appreciate the allegory for generational trauma and addiction, while others find the metaphor heavy-handed and the character motivations illogical. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing, with some viewers finding the contemplative build-up effective and others finding the progression tedious or boring. |