The Swerve
Epic Pictures Group | Release Date: September 22, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
90
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Film ThreatLorry KiktaSep 22, 2020
I cannot recommend The Swerve enough. It is one of the most depressing horror films I’ve ever seen, so maybe don’t watch it if you’re trying to feel super-sunshiney. It is an amazingly cathartic experience. Read full review
100
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleySep 22, 2020
The Swerve is the opposite of comforting. Read full review
80
CineVueMartyn ConterioSep 22, 2020
Suburban suffocation, impending doom, a tragedy waiting to happen, The Swerve is a compelling depiction of existential angst, melancholy, and mental illness, with director Kapsalis opting for subtlety over big-scene meltdown histrionics and much to his credit. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerOct 2, 2020
First-time feature director Kapsalis understands that the best way to capture a performance like this is to just leave the camera on her as Holly leans in to her worst instincts. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreSep 22, 2020
Kapsalis has written and directed an engrossing “woman on the verge” tale. But it is Azura Skye who draws us into it, earns our sympathy and makes us fear for how far this woman will be pushed before she pushes back, or snaps altogether. Read full review
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