Adalynn is a 2023 drama horror film directed by Jacob Byrd in his feature debut and written by Jerrod D. Brito. The film stars Sydney Carvill, Wade Baker, Janet Carter, Rob Shuster and Suzana Norberg.

Adalynn
Official release poster
Directed byJacob Byrd
Written byJerrod D. Brito
Produced by
  • Jacob Byrd
  • Malati Patil
Starring
  • Sydney Carvill
  • Wade Baker
  • Janet Carter
  • Rob Shuster
  • Suzana Norberg
  • Maya McGowan
  • Joshua Smith
  • Stella Wellington
  • Tomlyn Nicholson
  • Tiffany Garges
CinematographyRich Varville
Edited byRich Varville
Music byVahid Jahandari
Production
company
Jacala Productions
Distributed bySummer Hill Films
Release date
  • March 28, 2023 (2023-03-28) (VOD)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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A stalker obsesses over a mother and her newborn while she is dealing with postpartum depression.

Cast

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Production

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The film is the feature debut of Jacob Byrd.[1] Principal photography was in San Diego.[2]

Release

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The film was distributed by Summer Hill Films and released on VOD on March 28, 2023.[3]

Reception

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Critical response

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The film has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.[3] Abbie Bernstein at Assignment X rated it a B−, claiming it "isn’t wholly satisfying, but it is effectively disquieting."[4] Rich Cross at Starburst Magazine rated it a 3 out of 5.[5] Alan Ng at Film Threat scored it a 6.5/10.[6] In a less favorable review, Keri O'Shea at Warped Perspective rated it a D, claiming the intentions are excellent but that it lacks too much budget.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Dizon, Marsha (2023-03-17). "Adalynn (2023 movie) Horror, trailer, release date". Startattle. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  2. ^ "'Sympathy for Adalynn'". Backstage Magazine. 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  3. ^ a b "Adalynn - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Abbie (2023-03-31). "Movie Review: ADALYNN - Assignment X". Assignment X. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  5. ^ Cross, Rich (2023-03-29). "ADALYNN". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  6. ^ Ng, Alan (2023-03-22). "Adalynn | Film Threat". Film Threat. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  7. ^ O'Shea, Keri (2023-03-17). "Adalynn (2023)". Warped Perspective. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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