Christopher Landon's Thriller 'Drop' Earns Acclaim at SXSW Premiere

The Blumhouse-backed film starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar delivers a tense, tech-driven narrative about a first date gone terrifyingly wrong.

Christopher Landon's 'Drop' premiered at SXSW on March 9, receiving enthusiastic audience reactions and critical praise for its suspenseful storytelling.
The film follows widowed mother Violet, played by Meghann Fahy, whose first date in years turns into a nightmare when she receives threatening messages tied to her son's safety.
'Drop' has been lauded for its Hitchcock-inspired direction, creative use of a single-location setting, and its exploration of modern anxieties around technology.
Meghann Fahy's performance as a resourceful and emotionally layered protagonist has been highlighted as a standout, with Brandon Sklenar praised for his chemistry with Fahy.
Produced by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, the 95-minute thriller is set for theatrical release on April 11, 2025.