Austin Abrams is praised for his performance in Whalefall, but the review says the film’s thin story, erratic character work and muddled visuals undermine its striking premise.
01Summary
- 01Whalefall stars Austin Abrams as Jay, who is swallowed by a whale while searching for the remains of his father.
- 02The review says the film repeatedly shifts between survival thrills and father-son grief, but never fully commits to either approach.
- 03Josh Brolin plays Mitt, Jay’s father, in scenes the review describes as erratic and at times nonsensical.
- 04The film is rated 4/10, runs 98 minutes and is due in US cinemas on Friday, 16 October 2026.
- 05Brian Duffield directed Whalefall and co-wrote it with Daniel Krauss.
02Why it matters
The review suggests the film has a memorable hook but falls short in execution, which may affect whether viewers think it is worth a cinema trip. Fans of survival thrillers may still be drawn to its unusual premise and body-horror elements.
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