The Plague Reviews

7.7 - I don’t know if it’s a “horror” but it is pretty damn upsetting.

I think anyone who lands in the boring & slow camps probably didn’t experience summer camps or much bullying as a kid. It’s absolutely not one I “like” but it is very well shot, scored, & written. It’s for sure a bit artsy or indie feeling but the intimate take on the horrors of adolescence & bullying is intensely affecting.

For a cast almost exclusively led by children, it’s also remarkably well acted, especially Kayo Martin’s lead bully Jake, who is a pretty perfect amalgam of every key bullying trope without feeling unrealistic. It also could have dug deeper on some themes, but I think the result given is still relatable enough that its points were made.

Overall, it is tense & uncomfortable, & if it could have stuck the landing just a bit more elegantly, it could have been an early surprise contender for one of the year’s best.

Thank goodness I never have to experience this phase first hand again.

7/10

The Plague was kinda creepy and had a dark vibe that made it interesting to watch. It’s not super exciting, but the evil kids concept was disturbing and made it feel different from normal horror movies.

The things we do to fit in. Just be yourself dawg.

worst theater experience i’ve had in a while but had absolutely INSANE sound design… had me shaking in my boots

My friends hated it but I think it’s cause they never went to summer camp

Waste of my time. I was bored from the beginning. Waited for the big moment to happen and literally nothing happened.

This wasn’t a horror movie. It was social anxiety with a cinematic budget.

I absolutely loved it! I may be biased bc I know an actor in it but either way I thought I was really creepy and uncomfortable in the best way possible!

amazing sound design, i don’t know if ill ever put a horror/thriller in love just cuz i don’t enjoy the on edge feeling the whole movie but it was really good and Kayo is a great actor. Also don’t know if Im the best at understanding endings without conclusion

Not at all what I was expecting, to be honest I don’t really know what I was expecting but this wasn’t it

Not terrible but not worth a rewatch

The real horror comes from the anxiety of not fitting in, which this movie captures perfectly. There’s excellently chilling sound design, so much uncomfortable realism, and great performances from all of the young cast, most notably KAYO MARTIN. 7/10

We're dealing with an intriguing drama that presents a story that will make you reconsider motherhood, but also appreciate it even more. It's a captivating film, one you must approach prepared to accept everything it presents, even its calculated way of making you feel uncomfortable despite your wishes. A good film with the unmistakable A24 touchbut for me......🤷‍♂️05/10 no my style. ..🤷🏽‍♂️

So bad

Shittiest waste of time

Couldn’t make it though the beginning cause honestly I’m sick of little bully boys

3/10

... tf

Boring 😴

Very effective in portraying the horror of societal rejection and loneliness, but in doing so is also not very rewatchable for me

This movie currently has 100% from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes which is absolutely unbelievable. Was expecting a coming-of-age horror, but it’s more of a psychological thriller. Not boring, certainly confusing. No way every critic has had positive things to say