Drop
Drop
A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she's bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.
Hipster ZOMBIE reviewedMay 18, 2025
Known for his genre-blending prowess in films like Happy Death Day and Freaky, Director Christopher Landon brings his signature style once again — but this time with an even darker twist.
This is a thriller for Gen Z.
At its core, Drop is a tightly wound thriller with a tension-filled script that keeps the audience guessing until the final moments. From the opening scene, the film sets a mood of uneasy paranoia, dropping (pun fully intended) subtle clues and red herrings like breadcrumbs through a digital minefield. Characters are constantly thrown into morally murky situations, and Landon amplifies the suspense by playing with silence, sudden shifts in tone, and claustrophobic camerawork that keeps viewers on edge.
The way the film focuses on the main protagonist is beautifully shot whenever she has to make a questionable choice or put her son’s life at risk. The cinematography depicts just how truly she is alone in this situation despite being in a restaurant full of people.
Rather than feeling like a gimmick, the meme culture is cleverly woven into the film’s narrative, used as a modern storytelling device and even a plot point. It reflects the way people cope with fear and chaos in the digital age, bringing a refreshing, self-aware energy to the film. Bonus points for using the Undertaker/AJ Styles Meme Landon!
The cast delivers across the board, fully leaning into the film’s mix of fear and farce. Reactions to escalating danger are played with both authenticity and comedic exaggeration, which only heightens the emotional payoff when things take darker turns.
While some horror purists might feel the comedy dilutes the dread, Drop never loses sight of its thriller roots. It’s a film that thrives in unpredictability — dropping laughs and scares in equal measure.
Overall a fun thriller worth checking out.