Something (film)

Something
Directed byStephen Portland
Screenplay byStephen Portland
Starring
Release dates
  • February 28, 2018 (2018-02-28) (Festival release)
  • March 1, 2019 (2019-03-01) (Limited Theatrical)
  • March 5, 2019 (2019-03-05) (Video On Demand)
Running time
86 minutes
BudgetUS$25,000

Something is a 2018 microbudget mystery horror film written and directed by Stephen Portland in his feature directorial debut.

Plot

Two new parents struggle to look after their new baby, while becoming concerned that an intruder might be entering their home.

Cast

  • Michael Gazin as Man
  • Jane Rowen as Woman
  • Joel Clark Ackerman as Cop
  • Eric Roberts as Coroner

Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 50% based on 6 reviews, indicating a mixed reception.[1] Owen Gleiberman of Variety writing "“Something” has a few observations to make about the perils of contemporary parenthood, but instead of whipping them into tension it douses them in catch-as-catch-can thriller vagueness."[2] Kimber Myers of Los Angeles Times wrote that the film did not live up to the potential of its premise, and had "few scares and a mystery without answers."[3] Lorry Kikta of Film Threat writing "Something is a masterfully intelligent, delightfully spooky meditation on the dark side of being a first-time parent."[4]

References

  1. ^ Something, retrieved 2023-01-19
  2. ^ Gleiberman, Owen. "Film Review: 'Something'". Variety.
  3. ^ "Reviews: Supernatural thriller 'Stray,' dystopian 'Level 16,' Jean-Claude Van Damme and more". Los Angeles Times. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  4. ^ Kikta, Lorry. "Something". Film Threat.