Added to Prime Video on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 A man seeking peace in a small town after his divorce becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous situation when he starts watching a young woman from afar. His innocent fascination leads him into a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and violence when the woman’s boyfriend mysteriously disappears, making him the prime suspect. This thriller navigates the blurred lines between innocence and guilt, observation and obsession, drawing viewers into a suspenseful storyline that questions how well we can truly know those around us and, perhaps, ourselves.
Length: 1h 39m
Genre: Drama, Suspense
This Title is: Tense, Edifying
The Cry of the Owl is New on Prime Video in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Paddy Considine as Robert Forrester
- Julia Stiles as Jenny Thierolf
- Karl Pruner as Mr. Jaffe
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Trivia
- The movie is a faithful adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel but changes some details, including character dynamics and the final confrontation’s setting.
- Shot in Ontario, Canada, between October and December 2007.
- The character of Nickie was inspired by Patricia Highsmith’s former partner, Marijane Meaker, as a form of “retaliation”.
Our Review
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The Cry of the Owl presents a complex interplay of character ambiguity and suspense. While it excels in creating a moody, psychological thriller atmosphere and is bolstered by solid performances, particularly from Considine and Stiles, its pacing and inability to fully exploit the novel’s suspenseful elements have been noted as drawbacks. Critics and audiences have praised its atmosphere but critiqued its slow build and lack of engaging suspense, leading to mixed feelings about its execution as a thriller.
Critic Scores
The Cry of the Owl has received a mixed positive review by the critics
