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Hold Your Breath

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In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
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Sarah Paulson is as arresting as ever, but a dearth of incident and scares ultimately robs Hold Your Breath of long-awaited release.

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Abby Monteil Chicago Reader 10/16/2024
Less successful is first-time feature directors Crouse and Joines’s handle on its genre storytelling...as much as a grounded Paulson commits, this cycle of repetitive fake outs manages to make this unique horror setting feel utterly forgettable. Go to Full Review
Robert Levin Newsday 10/09/2024
3/4
It's a fine example of slow-burn and character-driven horror storytelling. Go to Full Review
Matt Glasby Empire Magazine 10/08/2024
2/5
For a debut feature, this dustbowl survival flick shows undeniable promise. But committed performances and striking cinematography can’t stop a shaky narrative crumbling at the last.  Go to Full Review
Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com 11/03/2024
5/10
As good an actress as Sarah Paulson is, she can't make this film anything special. Go to Full Review
Jayne Nelson Radio Times 10/25/2024
2/5
As credulity is increasingly strained, all the good performances in the world can't offset the tedium. Go to Full Review
Mel Valentin That Shelf 10/20/2024
As fully committed as she is, even Paulson struggles to elevate [Hold Your Breath's] thin and underdeveloped material, which would probably be better suited to an episode of a horror anthology series. Go to Full Review
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Cristian s 1d Atrapante, un thriller de suspenso bastante curioso que sabe muy bien como contarte su historia (bastante simple pero llevadera). Las actuaciones del núcleo familiar están geniales y la mejoran mucho mas de lo que debería. Si tengo que decir algo malo es que el ultimo cuarto es medio predecible, aunque es un cierre bastante digno igual. See more Tony H Oct 28 Without Sarah Paulson, this movie could be a lot worse. The girls were also great in this movie. And the director does a good job making the atmosphere feels believable. The plot has potential but for myself... the second half could end better. See more Bill T @btreakle Oct 24 Hold your breath is a movie that depicts life during the great Dust Bowl in Oklahoma and Kansas back in the 1930s. Very well done great special effects and the director definitely directed the actors perfectly to depict this particular era in U.S. history. The acting was very well done I believe the main character’s name was Sarah Paulson and she was superb in this film as the mother of two children that were left to fend for themselves. You could almost place yourself in the shoes of those children and the mother who struggled when the air was hard to breathe and all you could do was stay inside and try to survive the massive dust storm that swept the West. If you like such psychological thrillers and this one is definitely for you and I would highly recommend it. See more Avindu G Oct 2 As she stood in the heart of the storm latching on to the severed reason for existence, only thing she sees her are her children's faces and that's what a mother is. A powerful portrayal of love, endurance, trauma and coping. Fantastic acting especially by Sarah Paulson. Excellent cinematography. Great audio and visual effects. A well written tale that would evoke precious feelings of any patient audience. See more Alejandra C Sep 6 Weird concept but i guess it wasnt bad. Weird can also be bad though. I think this movie really depends on what You the viewer likes and expect See more Oz S @Ozsoffy Aug 12 While marketed as horror, Hold Your Breath isn’t a classic horror film in the traditional sense. The acting is strong, the CGI is impressive, and the atmosphere is well-crafted. However, the script feels underdeveloped, as if something crucial is missing. In the end, it lands as a mediocre experience at best. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
Director
Karrie Crouse, Will Joines
Producer
Lucas Joaquin, Alix Madigan
Screenwriter
Karrie Crouse
Distributor
Hulu
Production Co
Secret Engine, Searchlight Pictures, MAD DOG FILMS
Rating
R (Some Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 3, 2024
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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