‘Jaw-dropping’ thriller with twists you may ‘by no means see coming’ | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Paramount+ subscribers could be sensible to not overlook a particular new thriller that has simply landed on the streaming platform.

This outstanding fusion of survival drama and science fiction marks the feature-length directorial debut of Hugo Keijzer, and it is truthful to say that each audiences and critics have already taken discover.

Whilst sure parts of the movie have proved considerably divisive, this pulse-pounding enterprise into the wild has gained over Rotten Tomatoes critics, presently boasting a powerful ranking of 94 %.

Early viewers lucky sufficient to catch this unpredictable cinematic rollercoaster had been equally captivated by The Occupant, which arrives on Paramount+ right now (Thursday, nineteenth February).

The movie’s synopsis reads: “Desperate to fund an experimental treatment for her sister Beth’s terminal cancer, Abby takes a high-risk but well-paid job at a uranium mine in Northern Georgia”, stories the Mirror.

“Her attempt to return home after discovering a mysterious, potentially valuable mineral element is halted after her helicopter crashes in the remote mountains. Stranded, she finds hope through John, an American pilot radioing from nearby.

“As their connection deepens, Abby uncovers a disturbing reality about John, forcing her to make an unimaginable selection.”

Leading the cast is actress Ella Balinska, recognised for her role in the 2019 Charlie’s Angels reboot and the recent Resident Evil series, alongside Deadpool and Catastrophe star Rob Delaney, who portrays the mysterious John Fisher.

Critical assessments on RT have described The Occupant as “highly effective and hanging”, alongside being “intense, quiet, fantastically shot, and terrifying”.

Another evaluation stated: “Majestically scaled, emotionally intimate and bold in its conceit, THE OCCUPANT will infuriate some with its narrative ambiguity however these attuned to Keijzer’s distinctive imaginative and prescient will likely be totally rewarded.”

Acclaim flowed on Letterboxd, where a five-star analysis enthused: “The quantity of occasions my jaw dropped and the quantity of occasions I wrongly guessed what the plot twist was going to be. I LOVED THIS MOVIE.”

Another viewer concurred: “Amazing film was tremendous intense and trippy, would watch once more.”

A final admirer remarked in their four-star contribution: “An attractive slowburn about grief, acceptance and resilience. The movie’s totally different places had been beautiful and the way in which it was shot actually emphasised how small one is when misplaced within the wilderness.

“We were hooked from the start, sure it had some flaws but overall it was very enjoyable!”

Science fiction fanatics ought to completely add this outstanding debut image to their viewing checklist this week.

The Occupant is on the market to stream on Paramount+.