Run Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Mom keeps her daughter on so many meds that she can’t even, like, *run* away from her toxic love… get it?

🍿 Run: Detailed Plot Synopsis

A Premature Birth and a Troubled Childhood

The film opens with Diane Sherman giving birth prematurely. Seventeen years later, Diane is the sole caregiver for her homeschooled daughter, Chloe, who uses a wheelchair and suffers from various chronic illnesses. Chloe is awaiting her college acceptance letter from the University of Washington.

Suspicion Arises: The Mysterious Green Pill

Chloe finds green capsules prescribed to her mother, Diane. Diane claims it’s Trigoxin for Chloe’s heart condition, but Chloe becomes suspicious when she finds that the pharmacy label has her name covering Diane’s. Unable to research it online due to internet issues, Chloe calls a stranger who informs her that Trigoxin is a red capsule used for heart conditions.

Unraveling the Truth at the Pharmacy

During a movie outing, Chloe sneaks to a pharmacy and learns that the green pill is a muscle relaxant for dogs, potentially causing paralysis in humans, prescribed to Diane. Diane discovers Chloe’s whereabouts and sedates her, escalating the tension.

Escaping and Discovering Dark Secrets

Locked in her room, Chloe escapes and seeks help from the mailman, but Diane kills him. Chloe awakens in the basement, discovering her college acceptance letter and a box revealing Diane stole her as a baby after her real daughter died. Diane’s deception is exposed.

Desperate Measures and Hospitalization

Diane offers to start over, but Chloe accuses her of factitious disorder imposed on another. Diane attempts to poison Chloe, who then drinks organophosphate, forcing hospitalization. A tense sequence ensues at the hospital.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Chloe Sherman (Kiera Allen): A wheelchair-bound teenager who uncovers her mother’s dark secrets and fights for her freedom.
• Diane Sherman (Sarah Paulson): The overprotective and manipulative mother who is harboring a dark secret about Chloe’s health and past.
• Pharmacist (Sharon Bajer): The helpful pharmacist inadvertently aids Chloe in discovering the true nature of her medication.
• Mailman (Pat Healy): An unfortunate mailman who gets caught in the crossfire when he tries to help Chloe.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Chloe: “I… don’t… need you.” – Chloe defiantly states this to Diane, expressing her newfound independence and rejection of her mother’s control.
• Diane: “You will.” – Diane’s chilling response to Chloe’s declaration, highlighting her belief that Chloe will always need her.
• Chloe: “Was any of it real?” – Chloe questions Diane, wondering whether she was actually ever sick, the foundation of her entire life crumbling before her eyes.

💰Box Office

• Budget: N/A
• Domestic Gross: N/A
• Worldwide Gross: $5,184,368

💥 Run Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I watched this with my sister and we were both yelling at the screen! Sarah Paulson is *so* good at being creepy, and Kiera Allen is fantastic. The scene in the pharmacy? My heart was pounding! I kept thinking, ‘Girl, just RUN!’ even though she was in a wheelchair. Seriously gripping, a bit predictable, but totally worth watching on a dark and stormy night.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of psychological thrillers”
  • “Viewers interested in stories about family secrets”
  • “People who appreciate strong female leads”
  • “Those who enjoyed ‘Searching’ by the same director”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Themes of child abuse”
  • “Violence”
  • “Drug use”
  • “Intense and suspenseful scenes”

Professional Reviews

• Variety: “Sarah Paulson delivers a chilling performance as a mother with a dark secret, while Kiera Allen shines as the resourceful daughter fighting for her freedom. ‘Run’ is a suspenseful thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.
• The Hollywood Reporter: “Though predictable, ‘Run’ benefits from strong performances and a claustrophobic atmosphere. Allen’s debut is particularly noteworthy, bringing depth and vulnerability to her character.

Audience Reactions

The suspense was killer, I was on the edge of my seat!: Viewers praised the film’s ability to create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere, keeping them engaged throughout.

Kiera Allen was amazing, she really brought Chloe to life!: Allen’s performance was highly praised, with many noting her talent and authenticity in portraying a disabled character.

Overall Consensus: A suspenseful thriller carried by strong performances, particularly from Kiera Allen, although some find the plot predictable.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Kiera Allen, who plays Chloe, is a wheelchair user in real life. The filmmakers made a conscious decision to cast a disabled actress for the role, aiming for authentic representation.”
• “The director, Aneesh Chaganty, also directed the critically acclaimed film ‘Searching,’ known for its innovative use of technology in storytelling.”

🖥️ How to Watch Run?

Currently, “Run” is available for streaming on Hulu. You can also rent or purchase the movie on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play Movies.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Run, you might like these similar films:

• Misery (1990): Features a caretaker with obsessive tendencies holding someone captive and controlling their life.
• The Sixth Sense (1999): A supernatural thriller about a psychologist who begins treating a young boy who claims to see dead people.
• Searching (2018): Directed by the same director, Aneesh Chaganty, it also uses suspenseful storytelling techniques.
• The Act (2019): A true crime drama series based on the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee, who suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, similar to the themes in Run.

🛒 Run Related Products

• The Act: Season 1: Hulu series based on the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee, exploring similar themes of Munchausen by proxy.
• Misery [Blu-ray]: Stephen King’s classic thriller about a writer held captive by an obsessive fan. A must-have for thriller enthusiasts.
• Wheelchair Costume: Costumes for wheelchair bound children so they can express themselves at events like Halloween
• Anatomie of Evil: Inside the Minds of the World’s Most Notorious Murderers: An investigation into the minds of well known villians and murders to understand how they operate and what motivates them.

🎧 Soundtrack

Run features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Do Me Like” – performed by Beatnet

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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