Fever Dream

Fever Dream (2021)★ 5.8/10

R · CL · 93 min · September 20, 2021

  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

Directed by: Claudia Llosa

Written by: Claudia Llosa, Samanta Schweblin

A tale about the haunting story of broken souls, toxins, looming environmental and spiritual catastrophes, and the ties that bind a parent to a child.

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BBonnie_CarrollAugust 22, 2025
Without its final twist on environmental pollution, I would have rated "Fever Dream" much lower. It nearly lost me with its obscure narrative and convoluted structure. While the film has some thought-provoking ideas, the execution feels uneven. Still, for viewers willing to tolerate a confusing timeline, it might serve as a passable time-killer.
CCaitlyn_GonzalesAugust 21, 2025
"Fever Dream" delivers a quietly unnerving experience, unraveling its mystery through disjointed voiceovers between the mother and child. The film rewards close attention, embedding crucial details in seemingly ordinary scenes. As the protagonist's illness escalates, the environmental theme finally surfaces with clarity. The fragmented, dreamlike narration signals the mind's deterioration under toxic influence.

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