Run
The story centers on Chloe (Kiera Allen), a disabled teenager who begins to suspect that her mother Diane (Sarah Paulson) may not be the protective figure she always believed. The plot unfolds as a slow descent into paranoia and discovery, where every maternal gesture becomes laced with ambiguity.
"Run" is a taut psychological thriller that explores the twisted and unsettling dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship, pulling the viewer into a claustrophobic spiral of tension and suspicion. Directed by Aneesh Chaganty, known for his original work on Searching (2018), the film confirms his ability to craft compact, engaging, and deeply disturbing narratives.
Sarah Paulson delivers a chilling and masterful performance, making even the smallest affectionate act seem unsettling, while Kiera Allen, in her film debut, proves to be a compelling presence with rare dramatic strength.
Chaganty’s direction is precise and minimalistic, skillfully turning domestic spaces into psychological traps. The pacing is tight and well-balanced, and the screenplay handles twists and revelations intelligently, even if it doesn’t reinvent the genre.
The central theme—Munchausen syndrome by proxy—is treated with sensitivity and horror, never resorting to superficial exploitation. The result is a film that disturbs and entertains, remaining rooted in deep and painful human dynamics.
