Don’t Move Netflix Review

Adam Schindler and Brian Netto’s latest film, Don’t Move, starring Kelsey Asbille, is now available on Netflix. This thriller blends horror, survival elements, and a powerful female lead, but despite its promising ingredients, the final product falls short of the expectations that were previously set.

The official trailer, released just weeks ago, had us instantly hooked. Initially, we pegged Don’t Move as a top contender for the Halloween season, but unfortunately, the narrative fails to deliver on its spooky promise. Nonetheless, we’ve reviewed the movie to help you decide if it deserves a spot on your watchlist.

Iris Faces a Deadly Serial Killer

Don’t Move boasts a refreshingly classic runtime, clocking in at just a little under 90 minutes. This is a welcome element that sets it apart from the recent trend of overly long films, which often drag on for 120 minutes or more with unnecessary plot extensions.

While our criticism may seem harsh, we’re confident that once you’ve streamed Don’t Move, you’ll appreciate its concise runtime!

The opening scene of Don’t Move introduces us to Iris, played by Kelsey Asbille. Iris is keen on ending her life as she grieves the loss of her son, but finds herself held up in conversation by a stranger, Richard, a young man who talks about the disasters in his own life. From the get-go, the dialogue appears weak, but Asbille is absolutely radiant in every frame.

Instead of plummeting to her death, Iris decides to walk back to her car with Richard, as they’re about to leave, she is tasered and tied up by him, marking the start of the thriller.

Iris is now trapped in the backseat of a serial killer’s car, and her wit helps her fight and escape, almost, until Richard tells her that he’s injected her with a relaxant of sorts, which will leave her paralyzed in 20 minutes.

Iris manages to run away from the brutal killer, but it isn’t nearly enough to keep her safe, not from what’s making its way through her bloodstream. As Richard had explained, Iris’ body began to shut down and he was hot on her tail.

If you are someone who suffers from anxiety, certain parts of Don’t Move might be tough to watch, but the suspense stays intact…until it gets a little repetitive.

Don’t Move is a typical survival movie with some engaging parts, and Finn Wittrock does a brilliant job playing the role of a psychotic serial killer, who has an entire family.

Just when you think Iris will get the help she needs, Richard is right there, over and over again. Iris is a badass character, and Asbille does a flawless job, but it isn’t nearly enough to make Don’t Move praiseworthy enough to recommend.

Conclusion

The ending of Don’t Move will leave you satisfied, unless you’re rooting for the serial killer, of course. Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock’s performances were our favorite parts of this movie, but we don’t think there will be a sequel to this particular project.

If you have streamed Don’t Move already, let us know your thoughts in the comments!