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Alarum (2025)
Directed by Michael Polish
Quick Hit
Alarum leans into tension and unpredictability, delivering a solid genre hit.
Full Take
Alarum builds atmosphere with a steady hand, mixing suspense and character pressure into something that keeps you locked in. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it delivers enough intensity and style to make it worth your time.
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Mar 27, 2026Last updated
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There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
This one actually worked for me.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
This one actually worked for me.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
I get the praise, but Alarum didn’t fully click for me. There’s good stuff here, just not all the way through.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
wtf 😳
Not perfect but had some solid moments.