The Long Lost movie is a great suspense and, thriller film that generally went under the radar. If you love character-driven films with outstanding performances, this tense film will show you a little something about the term ‘less is more.’ Do you remember the last time you stumbled across a director and immediately wanted to watch everything they’ve ever done? Well, that happened to me after Mother of Movies watched this movie. Erik Bloomquist not only directed the taut mystery and drama thriller movie but wrote the story as well. So kudos to that.
What is Long Lost About?
Long Lost cast is skeletal so there is nowhere to hide, but the narratice still brings a lot to the table. If you enjoyed Terrifier, then you’ll be pleased to know Catherine Corcoran (who played Dawn) stars as Abby in this film (sans being chopped up.) Adam Weppler (Ten Minutes to Midnight) shines as Seth and penned the story along with Carson Bloomquist.
It tells the story of Seth who is invited to visit his long-lost brother Richard. They’ve been apart for some time. Seth’s first meeting with his brother’s girlfriend Abby is as she is stepping out of the shower. Straight away it promises to be an interesting reunion.
Full Movie Trailer About a Long Lost Brother
Well Dressed Men
If I’ve learned anything about watching thriller films, it’s that if a well-dressed man calls you ‘brother’ in an odd but charming manner, be suspicious.
Add the words ‘welcome home’ when you’ve been estranged for over 30 years and you’ve got yourself a tense suspense party. Sometimes specific words can be used just as effectively as music or atmosphere to create tension. In Long Lost, the dialogue also plays a lead role, and I’m a sucker for great scripting.
I suppose it helps when sinister words are uttered by someone kick-ass like Nicholas Tucci who plays Richard. He’s been in so many films I’ve seen,
Chubby Bunny is a Great Game
Seth is the long-lost brother who is contacted to make up for lost time and invited for a visit. He is the perfect antidote to the —’ you know something’s up’ vibe. Set on a sprawling mansion everything you see and hear feels like a red herring, but is it?
There are plenty of innuendoes and double entendres here. I always felt like I was being baited into letting my guard down. There are also some laugh-out-loud scenes, my favorite being a game between the two brothers. It’s called “Chubby Bunny,” and it’s awesome and scary for no reason at all. The Long Lost movie played with my emotions. Somewhere between thinking it would take the road well-trodden or throw a curveball, I was never bored.
The idea of; “If it looks too good to be true it probably is,” was something I thought about often while watching this.
For the casual movie partaker, perhaps things won’t seem so ominous due to the setting and the banter. Some viewers may also be disappointed in where this ends up. For me, there was much too much well-executed filmmaking to particularly care if its intentions were a little generic.
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While I was busy paying attention to Richard, the long-lost brother, and wondering what his deal was, I must say, Seth simply stole the show for me. I adored not only the way his character was put together but his performance as well. He’s very convincing and likable. The depth of his backstory will leave you thinking about him long after the credits have rolled.
The Long Lost movie has a ‘The Invitation‘ vibe. Both in theme and aesthetic, the whole film lends itself to the withholding of information until the time for the big reveal. I had high expectations before watching and that is often not a good thing. To come out the other side with a satisfied grin means this is a title worthy of more than a one-time-watch. It will be a well worn favorite.
Whether you have such a warm fuzzy response for Long Lost as I did, will depend on whether the end justifies the means for you. I have no qualms about movies not being entirely original. This one is the perfect blend of all the stuff I love with some nods to self-aware films before it.
Long Lost movie is rated
4 chubby bunnies out of 5
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Where can I watch the movie? Long Lost is an underrated hidden gem and you need to watch it now. In the USA Long Lost is streaming for free on Tubi.com. The thriller movie 2019 is also streaming online for free on IMBD TV Amazon channel and Roku. What to watch next: A movie like Long Lost is
