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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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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 Kayleigh L This ended up as one of those horror films that fell short of expectations. The acting felt off-mark, with the actors not conveying the appropriate emotions for the situations their characters found themselves in. The creatures special affects were also lacking, appearing amateurish and cheesy. The music, while not entirely without merit, fell flat in certain areas, particularly during sad scenes were loud and upbeat music was played. This film felt like something made by a college student even though the story line itself had much potential. Overall, I found this film to be a disappointing watch and would not recommend it if looking for a good horror. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/25/23 Full Review Tanner M This movie was not good. It looked like a student film project which if it was, they did a great job. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/21/23 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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