“Fall”, directed by Scott Mann, is an intense survival thriller that plays on fears of heights and isolation. The film follows Becky a girl who has lost her boyfriend during one of their mounteneering adventures with her best friend Hunter. This leaves Becky traumatised, introverted and grieving but with the persuasion of Hunter the two climbs up an abondened radio tower over 600 meters above ground in the middle of the desert.
The story is simple but the production builds tension. The film’s productory often scares the viewers with the different camera perspectives of the building. The lead performances are solid, especially the actress playing as Becky nails to show the emotional trauma while fighting for her life.
Fall plays with the atmosphere very well, giving claustrophobic vibes while being on a open surface. The film smartly avoids excessive action sequences, instead focusing on psychological suspense. The story continues as two try and call help in various ways with an amazing plot-twist at the end leaving the audience shocked.
While the narrative occasionally veers into melodrama and predictability, Fall delivers on its promise of a thrilling ride. It’s not groundbreaking in terms of story, but it successfully taps into the fear of being trapped in an inescapable situation. For fans of survival thrillers and adrenaline-pumping scenarios, Fall offers a gripping, high-stakes experience