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Don't Say Its Name

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Shortly after a Native anti-mining activist is killed in a mysterious hit-and-run, horrific murders start occurring in the snowfields of his isolated reserve. A police chief and a Metis veteran investigate, confronting a world of ancient myths.
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C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore Don’t Say Its Name is a genre film with so much to say, all while telling a compelling little supernatural story along the way, and its numerous, refreshing representations of Indigenous characters is something everybody needs to witness. Rated: 4/5 Nov 22, 2022 Full Review Victor Stiff Victor Stiff Reviews An exciting whodunnit featuring a strong cast, gnarly kills, and a deadly paranormal menace. Nov 16, 2021 Full Review Josh Korngut Dread Central The excellent cast and chilly atmosphere take Don't Say Its Name further than you might expect for the first hour. Rated: 3/5 Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film To experience this jus as a monster movie is still to enjoy a fun ride. To appreciate its deeper resonance, well, that makes the difference between three stars and four. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 27, 2021 Full Review Daniel Gorman In Review Online When communities ask for more inclusive films, this is the kind of thing they're talking about. Aug 26, 2021 Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Don't Say Its Name isn't just an activism film--it's a pretty effective supernatural procedural, featuring a three-dimensional pair of law-women finding a way through a hostile universe. Rated: 3/4 Aug 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mazarine F This was fun. The action kept a good pace - no lulls in the story; the effects were very good for a smaller production; the overall look was great - from scenery to makeup. I jumped. It was a treat as someone who loves all the lore, and it wasn't schmaltzy, corny or moralizing. It was crisp. Loved the female characters. It deserves a bigger audience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Charles P Really good production values, nice story. Acting just mediocre. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Tom L Strong female leads and a story told from a native American perspective were refreshing, but unfortunately in all other ares this film fell flat. Cliche story, not-so-great acting, terrible dialogue, cheesy monster effects, awful music. It played like a bad early 2000s cop show with supernatural elements. I had high hopes considering the critics’ ratings and the story line about the Wendigo myth, but was quite disappointed. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review John W. M Interesting take on the supernatural horror genre from a First Nations perspective. The acting and script are strong; the film lacked tension at times, but I appreciated the indigenous political and cultural elements, which were complex, and not “preachy.” Well worth a watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Hugo S An evil entity known as the Wendigo terrorizes an indigenous community rooted in ancient religious practices. Local authorities realize the traditional investigation methods will not save the community from this supernatural menace. "Don't Say Its Name" is a cohesive crime thriller with supernatural elements. Chilling atmosphere and great performances. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Shortly after a Native anti-mining activist is killed in a mysterious hit-and-run, horrific murders start occurring in the snowfields of his isolated reserve. A police chief and a Metis veteran investigate, confronting a world of ancient myths.
Director
Rueben Martell
Producer
Rene Jean Collins, Carolyn McMaster
Screenwriter
Rueben Martell, Gerald Wexler
Production Co
Chaos, a Film Company
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 24m
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