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Thriller 'Drop': Mother’s Dark Choice to Save Family

11/16/2025

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Drop is a new thriller directed by Christopher Landon that stars Meghann Fahy as Violet Gates.
Masked assailants kidnap her son and sister, and she must murder her date, Henry, to save them.
The film evokes Alfred Hitchcock’s style, providing suspense without breaking new ground and runs 95 minutes.
Brandon Sklenar co-stars, and Fahy’s chemistry with him enhances the viewing as the film streams on Prime Video for a weekend watch.

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Story summary

Drop is a new thriller directed by Christopher Landon that stars Meghann Fahy as Violet Gates.
Masked assailants kidnap her son and sister, and she must murder her date, Henry, to save them.
The film evokes Alfred Hitchcock’s style, providing suspense without breaking new ground and runs 95 minutes.
Brandon Sklenar co-stars, and Fahy’s chemistry with him enhances the viewing as the film streams on Prime Video for a weekend watch.