Rave

About This Movie

Rave (2020), directed by Nils Alatalo, unravels a night filled with pulsating beats and mounting dread. The film captures the frenetic energy of an underground rave, but what starts as a celebration quickly morphs into a nightmare as a strange illness spreads. The atmosphere is thick with tension; you can almost feel the sweat and chaos. The pacing is relentless, pushing you deeper into the panic as characters confront both the external threat and their own unraveling sanity. Practical effects are used effectively, lending a gritty realism to the horror. Performances are raw and immersive, grounding the surreal elements in genuine fear. It’s an exploration of hedonism gone wrong, with an unsettling commentary on the consequences of escapism.

Emphasizes practical effects over CGI · Offers a unique take on the horror genre infused with rave culture · Explores themes of escapism and its consequences