Don't Tell a Soul

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Don't Tell a Soul

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Released Jan 15, 2021

1h 24m

Mystery & Thriller

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A security officer falls down a hidden well while chasing two teenage brothers who stole more than $12,000. Desperate to get out, he soon tries to convince one of the siblings to set him free and save his life.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

A funny mean streak runs through the promising coming-of-age thriller Don't Tell a Soul.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 15, 2021

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

As for Wilson, he fits effortlessly into this equation as the proxy father upon whom Matt can inflict his one sense of revenge against his late dad, and in whom Joey finds something like parental approval.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 15, 2021

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

With every pout, Whitehead seems to puff with pride, as if to say "Here I reveal yet another terrible aspect of the American Character."

Jan 14, 2021

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Paul Lê

Tales from the Paulside

I was never bored and underwhelmed, nor did I feel certain events were foreseeable. Alex McAulay‘s feature debut as a director largely functions as a nimble and fair thriller, but there’s some heart to the story, as well.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 23, 2023

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Steven Warner

In Review Online

What could have gone down as a potential genre game-changer instead becomes merely an entertaining diversion, and nothing more. There are certainly worse things to be.

Jun 5, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Bleak drama.

Rated: C+

Jan 27, 2021

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Janis E

As lean and mean as they come, this sharp, emotional thriller is centered on just four characters and a couple of spare locations, and yet it wryly uncoils a surprising number of shocks and layers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Eric T

I've never hated characters in a movie more than these two brothers

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Sarah A

This was a pretty decent thriller. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. It's about a brotherly feud, with one particularly nasty brother. It's gets particular good the last 1/4 of the film. Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Daniel J

The plot goes where it needs to go and what happens, happens. Nothing feels forced. Kept me fully engrossed from beginning to end and I absolutely loved it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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Ellie M

The conflict between the brothers really got my attention and how they resolved the problem at the end. It really shows how the brothers relationship changes throughout the movie. A really entertaining movie, keeps you on the edge of your chair waiting to see what happens next.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

What a hidden gem! I went into this without any expectations and I'm glad I did too. The acting ensemble is fantastic and the storyline takes a lot of unique turns throughout. Very entertaining!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Synopsis

A security officer falls down a hidden well while chasing two teenage brothers who stole more than $12,000. Desperate to get out, he soon tries to convince one of the siblings to set him free and save his life.

Director: Alex McAulay
Producer: Chris Mangano, Merry-Kay Poe
Screenwriter: Alex McAulay
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Mangano Movies & Media, Unbridled Films
Rating: R (Language|A Sexual Reference|Some Violence|Teen Drug Use)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 15, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $120.0K
Runtime: 1h 24m

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