Sweetheart

Name: Sweetheart
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror
Released: October 22, 2019
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Andrew Crawford, Benedict Samuel, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Kiersey Clemons

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 22, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Andrew Crawford, Benedict Samuel, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Kiersey Clemons

Summary: Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn't take her long to realize she's completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

Director: J.D. Dillard

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 82 min

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Todd Gilchrist

Sep 28, 2019

Director and co-writer J.D. Dillard (“Sleight”) delivers a smart, streamlined thriller that skillfully integrates a careful whisper of social commentary into a story that also unfolds masterfully as a straightforward genre workout. Read full review

John DeFore

Sep 17, 2022

A cracking little one-hander (mostly) that rations glimpses of its well-designed beastie expertly, the picture will please genre fans who don’t mind long stretches with no dialogue. Read full review

Slashfilm Matt Donato

Sep 17, 2022

J.D. Dillard's Sweetheart is fierce aquatic horror without any frills. Read full review

Dante James

Sep 17, 2022

Clemons does a fantastic job of making tense moments very believable. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Oct 3, 2019

What this potent micro-dose of a movie lacks in showmanship, it makes up for in purity and resourcefulness and a rugged performance from Kiersey Clemons that might feel revelatory if the “Hearts Beat Loud” actress weren’t always this commanding. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Sep 17, 2022

It’s good of its type — just not quite good enough to linger once the lights have come up. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 28, 2019

Director Dillard & Co. had a promising minimalist horror pitch, but blew it in execution. Read full review

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pixeltoast

May 13, 2020

Simple, but good premise. If the 'monster' had a more convincing look and was less campy, this movie would have been a lot better. The lead, Kiersey, did a good job.

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Jeebus117

Feb 3, 2021

Kiersey Clemons carries this movie, by a long shot. The rest wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing. And some of the monster shots looked very low budget. Worth watching once, as long as you don't pay for it.