Thrillers can be a source of endearing entertainment or a complete flop in the movie industry. The movie Drop, by Christopher Landen, has everything necessary to meet the criteria of a successful thriller. The film is full of plot twists, character reevaluations, and jaw-dropping moments that will make you rethink the authenticity of every single character. 

The movie was released in theaters on April 11th, 2025. The main characters are Violet Gates, played by Meghann Fahy, and Henry Campbell, played by Brandon Sklenar. Both actors portray their characters well, the perfect mix of personalism while still pretending to be another person. The movie was full of passion, anger, and fear, leaving the audience nothing short of shaken.

To begin the movie, you’ll learn about Violet, a single widow on her way to finally re-up her dating life. Upon arrival at dinner, she begins to receive mysterious airdrops. She must choose between killing her date or allowing a masked mystery man to take the life of her son and sister. 

The movie is filmed in a manner to have the audience worrying after every scene. The shots are eerie, intended to make the audience feel concerned and anxious; overall, the movie exceeded film quality expectations. 

Consistency is key in this film; the movie stays true to its theme, and never has a scene that doesn’t feel relevant. There is constantly a new assumption for what the next scene will be, almost as if you can guess it, and then the results are something so unimaginable you ask yourself, “Is this even real?”  

The plot kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The production, action, and plot are impeccable, and I will 100% watch it again when it comes out of the theaters. The movie taught me a lot about the potential risks of the internet and how vulnerable society has become. Using the internet is a high-risk, high-reward situation, and while it is known to be dangerous, it is seen as something worth the danger that could be inflicted. This movie would be a great option for families to go to, children 13 and older, to learn about the risks of technology as they are approaching that age; it will be easy for them to learn while still receiving a quality source of entertainment.

Overall, I rate this movie a 4.5/5. While the movie is great, more can always be done to become a cinematic masterpiece. If you love watching movies that keep you waiting for more, this is worth buying tickets for. The film is projected to leave theaters around mid-June, so get your tickets while you can, or keep an eye out to have an at-home movie night!