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| Directed by | Christopher Landon |
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| Cinematography | Marc Spicer |
| Edited by | Ben Baudhuin |
| Music by | Bear McCreary |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Drop is a 2025 American thriller film[2] directed by Christopher Landon, and written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The film stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, Ben Pelletier, Gabrielle Ryan, Jeffery Self, Ed Weeks, and Travis Nelson.
Drop had its premiere at the SXSW on March 9, 2025, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on April 11, 2025. The film has received positive reviews from critics.
Premise
[edit]Violet, a widowed mother, is on a date with Henry when she is terrorized by a series of anonymous messages to her phone. The caller instructs her to tell nobody, and follow increasingly malicious instructions, or her younger sister, Jen, and her son, Toby will be killed, culminating with her being told to kill Henry.[3]
The title is a reference to the AirDrop feature on Apple's iPhone, which allows you to share pictures and videos with other phones within your proximity.
Cast
[edit]- Meghann Fahy as Violet, a single mother
- Brandon Sklenar as Henry, Violet's date
- Violett Beane as Jen, Violet's younger sister and babysitter of her son
- Jacob Robinson as Toby, Violet's son
- Reed Diamond as Richard
- Gabrielle Ryan Spring as Cara
- Jeffery Self as Matt
- Ed Weeks as Phil
- Travis Nelson as Connor
Production
[edit]In February 2024, it was announced Drop was in development with Christopher Landon directing after exiting Scream 7, with Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach writing, and Meghann Fahy as the lead.[4]
In March, Brandon Sklenar joined the cast of the film.[5] In April, Jeffery Self, Gabrielle Ryan Spring,[6] Violett Beane and Jacob Robinson[7] were added to the cast. In May, Ed Weeks rounded out the cast.[8]
Principal photography began in Ireland in late April 2024.[9]
Release
[edit]Drop is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 11, 2025.[10]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 35 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's consensus reads: "A Hitchcockian thriller that cleverly utilizes modern technology for its twists and turns, Drop delivers on its pulpy premise while providing a welcome showcase for Meghann Fahy's leading lady chops."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Drop (15)". BBFC. February 24, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "Drop".
- ^ "Drop Movie Debuts Poster at New York Comic Con". October 18, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 23, 2024). "Blumhouse And Platinum Dunes Reunite On Thriller 'Drop' Starring 'White Lotus' Breakout Meghann Fahy; Christopher Landon Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 27, 2024). "'1923' Breakout Brandon Sklenar To Co-Star Opposite Meghann Fahy In Christopher Landon's 'Drop' From Platinum Dunes And Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 24, 2024). "Jeffery Self & Gabrielle Ryan Spring For 'Drop', Christopher Landon's Blumhouse Platinum Dunes Universal Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2024). "Blumhouse & Platinum Dune's Fast-Paced Thriller 'Drop' Sets Violett Beane & Jacob Robinson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 13, 2024). "Platinum Dunes & Blumhouse Set Ed Weeks For Christopher Landon's Thriller 'Drop'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Young Irish Tiktok star to make feature film debut". Irish Central. April 19, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2,' 'Woman In The Yard' & 'Drop'; 'The Black Phone', 'M3GAN' Sequels Pushed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Drop". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "Drop". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
