Adalynn Explained

Adalynn
Director:Jacob Byrd
Cinematography:Rich Varville
Editing:Rich Varville
Music:Vahid Jahandari
Studio:Jacala Productions
Distributor:Summer Hill Films
Runtime:88 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Adalynn is a 2023 drama horror film directed by Jacob Byrd in his feature debut and written by Jerrod D. Brito. The film stars Sydney Carvill, Wade Baker, Janet Carter, Rob Shuster and Suzana Norberg.

Plot

A stalker obsesses over a mother and her newborn while she is dealing with postpartum depression.

Cast

Production

The film is the feature debut of Jacob Byrd.[1] Principal photography was in San Diego.[2]

Release

The film was distributed by Summer Hill Films and released on VOD on March 28, 2023.[3]

Reception

Critical response

The film has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews. Abbie Bernstein at Assignment X rated it a B−, claiming it "isn’t wholly satisfying, but it is effectively disquieting."[4] Rich Cross at Starburst Magazine rated it a 3 out of 5.[5] Alan Ng at Film Threat scored it a 6.5/10.[6] In a less favorable review, Keri O'Shea at Warped Perspective rated it a D, claiming the intentions are excellent but that it lacks too much budget.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dizon . Marsha . 2023-03-17 . Adalynn (2023 movie) Horror, trailer, release date . 2023-04-12 . Startattle . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-02-10 . 'Sympathy for Adalynn' . 2023-04-13 . Backstage Magazine.
  3. Web site: Adalynn - Rotten Tomatoes . 2023-04-12 . . en.
  4. Web site: Bernstein . Abbie . 2023-03-31 . Movie Review: ADALYNN - Assignment X . 2023-04-12 . Assignment X . en-US.
  5. Web site: Cross . Rich . 2023-03-29 . ADALYNN . 2023-04-12 . . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Ng . Alan . 2023-03-22 . Adalynn Film Threat . 2023-04-12 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: O'Shea . Keri . 2023-03-17 . Adalynn (2023) . 2023-04-12 . Warped Perspective . en-GB.