*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“There’s always a storm coming…”
Hold Your Breath released on October 3rd 2024 on Hulu. The psychological horror drama film stars Sarah Paulson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Amiah Miller. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-four minutes.
Set in 1930’s Oklahoma, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family during a series of dust storms.
Here is the trailer:
Hold Your Breath features a solid performance by Sarah Paulson, giving us some eerie vibes to appreciate, but is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Sarah Paulson delivers.
This really should come as no surprise. Sarah Paulson is exceptional in absolutely everything. I thought she had a strong presence in this film, elevating the plot in so many ways. She could have easily gone off the rails with this character, but she remained convincing and compelling, holding my attention until the very end.
Creepy moments.
This film did a solid job with its terrifying elements. I’m always a fan of the moments that don’t reveal everything out in the open and I thought this film effectively channeled that for the most part. While I had my theories about what was going on, there were some scenes that really went for it without holding back, luring me into the bizarre madness circling this family.
The Cons:
Predictable reveal.
Be prepared for a slow burn here. There were some pacing issues to deal with, but I was hoping we would get a mind-altering reveal. The reveal was fine, but I could see it coming a mile away, which was disappointing. Sarah Paulson was really good in this so I guess I just wanted a better movie for her. This wasn’t awful by any means, but it never really ignited a spark of brilliance and I think it could have with a little more effort behind the plot.
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
Hold Your Breath effectively creates some eerie and terrifying moments with Sarah Paulson front and center, but it loses steam as everything is revealed.
This film was decent enough for a watch, but I’m not sure that I would go back to it again.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Hold Your Breath in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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