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The Long Walk (2025)
Directed by Francis Lawrence
[Rated R] 1hr 48min
★★★★
The Long Walk is a dystopian psychological thriller based on a novel of the same name by Stephen King. It follows a group of 50 participants in a national contest where they must walk continuously without stopping until only one person remains, and everyone who fails gets shot by military escorts.
Despite not being an outright horror, this film provides one of the most horrifying movie experiences of the year. It effectively conveys a poignant narrative that reflects the current rise of fascism in the United States and makes this story feel like it could realistically happen in the future. For example, it demonstrates the severe effects of income inequality, nationalist propaganda, and government censorship that are becoming increasingly more prevalent in modern society, showcasing a potential direction this nation could go in if those elements continue to get worse in the coming years. However, the film also takes a stand against this harsh reality through the use of relatable characters. Even in their bleak, oppressive world, the characters have plenty of touching interactions that highlight the small, beautiful moments that are worth fighting for. Overall, the film creates a compelling, dark atmosphere that contains brief glimmers of hope and empathy in a world filled with selfishness and despair much like our own, and as a result, this “slow-paced” movie becomes a thoroughly riveting experience.
I recommend The Long Walk to anyone who enjoys dystopian thrillers and films with a psychological emphasis. I also think it’s an incredibly important story to see due to its relevance to the current assault on our freedom of speech in the US, especially with the recent firings of news anchors and journalists for their honest reporting, as well as the silencing of talk show hosts for their jokes about those in power. With all of this going on in the real world, this film clearly illustrates that even in the darkest of times, there’s still a path forward even if it may take a long walk to get there.
The Long Walk is now playing in theaters. Click here to watch the Official Trailer.
– Review by Will Hopper
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