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Swallow

Name: Swallow
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: 2020-01-15
Cast: Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, Denis O'Hare

2020 | 95 min | Drama, Thriller, Horror

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion or Barbarian, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect sex.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$275K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 85K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis

Haley BennettHunter Conrad
Austin StowellRichie Conrad
Elizabeth MarvelKatherine Conrad
David RascheMichael Conrad
Denis O'HareErwin William
Luna Lauren VélezLucy
Zabryna GuevaraAlice
Laith NakliLuay
Babak TaftiAaron
Nicole KangBev