“There is such sadness to Solomon’s solitary existence, and Robinette’s slow pace and meticulous detail in showing us the extent of that lonely life certainly makes an impact. It’s once Tethered begins down a familiar path, with the introduction of the hunter and the creature, that the movie sacrifices its strongest element, in favor of a routine plot in which the filmmakers struggle to find a purpose.” 2/4 Mark Reviews Movies
“There are nits to pick here, about how the kid is really getting by. But mainly this is a simple creature feature variation, without the frights to back that up […] The acting isn’t bad, and the sense of primitive isolation is palpable. As debut features go, I’ve seen worse, which is about as far as this review goes by way of endorsement.” 1.5/4 Movie Nation
“Solomon has obviously been abandoned for a reason. Mother’s three rules give away what lies ahead in the final act. Hank becomes the typical brainless horror character that’s devoid of common sense. It’s ludicrous to run towards unknown danger in the pitch-black night […] Tethered should be much scarier.” 2.5/5 MovieWeb
“Tethered feels small because it is and even a better version of this film wouldn’t necessarily require more money. The concept is intriguing, the cast is pulling their weight and while the script isn’t fantastic, only repetitive and unnecessary dialogue holds it back. Tethered is to the point, well made, and creepy as hell.” 2.5 out of 5 Screen Rant
“With a taut 80-minute runtime, Tethered thrives on effective tension. Daniel Robinette’s directorial debut is an impressive one, well-acted and written wtih a standout soundscape. The frenetic score of menacing drums and mournful strings adds to the atmospheric dread that constantly hangs over the forest.” The Ü Reviews
“The movie does rely on dramatic music and the repeated instructions to pull the viewers through the story – but the destination isn’t exactly what you’d expect. It is definitely a movie that will have a bit more edge to it in the dark than casual watching during daytime hours.” Week99er
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Release date:
Tethered was released in North America by Gravitas Ventures on March 18th 2022.
Technical details:
1 hour 28 minutes
