REVIEW - Drop (2025)

A Clever, Suspenseful Thriller with That Classic Blumhouse Bite

It’s always a good sign when a film knows exactly what kind of ride it wants to take you on, and Drop does just that—mixing tension, mystery, dark humor, and tech paranoia into a tight, well-paced package. Directed by Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) and backed by Blumhouse (a name I always get excited to see), Drop is a sharp, modern thriller that hits far more than it misses—and in this case, it doesn’t miss much at all.

The story follows Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed mother nervously reentering the dating world. Her first date in years takes place at a sleek restaurant with the charming Henry (Brandon Sklenar), and everything seems like it’s going fine… until her phone lights up with an unexpected AirDrop message. What starts as a seemingly harmless moment quickly turns into a terrifying game of survival. She’s instructed to complete a series of escalating tasks or risk the lives of her son and sister—culminating in a harrowing final demand: kill her date.

Drop strikes a fantastic balance between both suspense and levity. And there is real tension here, especially once Violet starts receiving the anonymous threats, but it’s also punctuated by some genuinely awkward and funny “first date” energy that helps ease you into the intensity. That blend keeps things feeling grounded and human, even as the stakes climb.

Meghann Fahy gives a layered and emotionally grounded performance. You feel her nervousness, her growing terror, and her determination—all without losing the vulnerability that makes her so compelling to root for. Brandon Sklenar also plays his role with just the right level of mystery, keeping you guessing the whole time about whether or not Henry is really who he says he is.

And of course, there’s Blumhouse. As a huge fan of their work, I have to say—this is another hit. Their films often lean into tight, high-concept thrillers, and Drop fits the bill perfectly. It uses modern technology as the source of dread in a way that feels both timely and disturbingly plausible. It's not supernatural horror—it's social horror. And it works.

The confined setting (most of the film takes place inside the restaurant) adds to the claustrophobia, but Landon uses it to his advantage, keeping the energy up and the camera moving. At 95 minutes, the film moves fast, never overstays its welcome, and keeps you guessing until the final moments.

Drop doesn’t reinvent the thriller genre, but it doesn’t have to. It’s confident, smart, and gripping—a perfect weekend watch, especially if you love your suspense with a side of dark humor.

Rating: 8/10