Drop is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for strong violent content, suicide, some strong language and sexual references.
Violence & Suspense: Drop is a high-tension film with aspects of thriller, so they may find some scenes disturbing.
A masked man invades Violet’s house and takes her family members as hostages, so Violet has to perform reckless stunts in order to save them.
While there is no explicit display of violence or gore, the violence avoided is implicit, and the potential of violence is always dangling in the air. Such as a masked person threatening Violet’s sister and her son with a knife, or when characters are tied up or threatened.
There is hardly any scene that lacks conflict, and many characters are pressurized into uncomfortable situations. Some of them involve Violet moving through the restaurant covertly, accosting strangers, and also battling with the possible endangerment of her family.
The movie has several frightening moments, such as when airdrop messages contain new threats, or when a masked man appears on Violet’s home security cameras.
Language: Language is used moderately but not excessively, the film is rated PG-13, so there are only minor instances of violence and language. There is the occasional use of the specific words ‘hell,’ ‘damn,’ and a partial use of the ‘f-word.’
There is no use of strong language, but some of the language may be offensive to some people so parents need to make sure the program is suitable for their child.
Sexual Content: While the primary of the scenarios is a first date, there are some romantic scenes in the movie. Violet and Henry share light flirting, compliments, and a few awkward but sweet moments. There are no sex scenes but there is a kiss that happens at the end of the movie.It’s more about suspense and thriller so the romantic aspect is more subtle and rather mild.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be trapped in a nightmare during what’s supposed to be the best night of your life? Drop takes the classic “first date gone wrong” trope and cranks it up to 11, blending suspense, mystery, and a dash of modern tech horror into one thrilling ride.
The plot revolves around Violet (Meghann Fahy), a single mother and a counselor who personally went through a lot struggle and pain. She is a domestic abuse survivor, aims to help others who are suffering the same situation as her but her personal life has been set aside. That is until she meets Henry played by the dashing Brandon Sklenar, a guy that Carley has been chatting on the internet for several months. While she was at her sister Jen’s place for help in babysitting for young Toby, Violet’s adorable son, her sister persuades her to take a bold step to go on her first date in years.
The date starts off perfectly. Dating Henry is everything Violet could have ever want; he is caring, always joking and someone she finds herself comfortable talking to. They sit at Palate, at a contemporary upscale high-rise restaurant in downtown Chicago, a restaurant with something of a view of the skyline. The mood is now impressively intimate, the food looks delicious, and Violet is beginning to get the sense that maybe things are at least starting to look up for her. But then, her phone buzzes.
At first it is just some kind of sick joke – a cryptic that still makes her laugh. But then another one comes through. And another. The messages soon become threatening, informing her that someone is stalking her. The anonymous man seems to know every little detail about her including when and how her sister and son came back home. And with this, comes the stunning twist: a robber in a mask barge into her home and kidnaps Jen and Toby
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It then turns into a risky game of cat and mouse as Drop kicks in. Due to the strict adherence to the airdrop protocols, Violet is forced to go through them while keeping up the charade that everything is okay around Henry and other guests at the restaurant. The messages become darker, insisting she fulfill more outrageous and deadly stunts – such as stealing into the restaurant’s kitchen in order to take a photo with a stranger at the bar or risk her family’s life. The suspense builds as Violet maintains her composure, and the time is still counting the villain’s demands grow more and more outrageous.
When describing the vibe of Drop, one can hardly escape comparisons with Saw and Black Mirror – the series is as intense and suspenseful as the latter and keeps the audience on their toes from start to finish. The film puts modern technologies into different showings (for instance, an airdrop) and brings a completely new perspective to the thriller genre. Picture yourself walking around with the power of a superhero but you have to act as an ordinary dinner table servant following the directions of the evil mastermind who is controlling you. Yeah it is like that but not in the negative sense like high level stress, it’s more like that kind of stress.
What works for Drop quite effectively is the element of suspense. The setting is limited only to a luxurious restaurant where the audience is equally as confined as Violet. The airdrop messages are not plain texts but have cool cinematic feels where the villain of a story is portrayed to be a big deal. The message is displayed in large letters that illuminate the restaurant’s reflective surfaces like the ghostly presence of the villain. This is a lovely feature that just makes the adrenaline rush, and the consequences seem plausible.
Another feature worth highlighting is the chemistry between Violet and Henry – their romance is well enacted. It is uncomfortable but funny to watch them fall for each other despite adverse circumstances that are unraveling around them. While Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar make a great pair and their chemistry adds a convincing touch to the storyline. You can’t help but empathize with Violet given the budding romance she now has with Henry and the horror that is befalling her family.
Still, the climax may seem predictable if one is a fan of thriller TV shows and movies. The narrative finally departs from the restaurant toward the ending of the movie, while it is thrilling, it is not as original as the first two-thirds. However, the reverse is true: It is thrilling to get there, which makes the resolution rather unbelievable.
If you liked the movies Escape Room or The Invitation then you will most likely enjoy Drop. It has the tension, intrigue, and the turn of events, alongside an everyman hero that you find yourself rooting for. Its not a flawless movie, but its highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a thriller with a contemporary setting. But it might be quite amusing not so suitable to watch before a first date, you might start to become paranoid about your phone.
Release Date: April 11, 2025.
Directed by Christopher Landon.
Written by Jillian Jacobs & Chris Roach.
Starring: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson and Reed Diamond