The Hive

2023

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 57%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 57%
IMDb Rating 2.6/10 10 260 260

home invasion

Plot summary

A couple returns home from a night out to find two sadistic strangers waiting to terrorize them.

Director

Jared Allmond Photo
Jared Allmond

Top cast

Mark Norwood Photo
Mark Norwood as Mark
Timothy Haug Photo
Timothy Haug as Albie
Anabelle Crivelli Photo
Anabelle Crivelli as Daughter
Blake Eli Photo
Blake Eli as Son
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796.36 MB
1280*530
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 26 min
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1.44 GB
1920*796
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 26 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by spacedad-35580 4 / 10

Clever Idea, Predictable Twists, Longer than Necessary

This story would have worked better as a Star Trek or Twilight Zone episode, and not just because it could have been told in half the time. It's fine if you enjoy the slow tension of a mystery and some clever--but predictable--plot reveals.The acting good enough, though some lines were more recited than acted. One character came across as too strange to be believed, and I thought that was just bad acting until much later in the movie.The people seemed normal. The setting and visuals seemed normal. It could have passed for an episode of a sitcom if not for the creepy strangers and confusing events. I found the constant background music to be distracting.
Reviewed by paul_haakonsen 3 / 10

Not really worth the effort...

Stumbling upon the 2023 movie "The Hive" by random chance here in 2024, I must admit that I opted to sit down and watch it without ever having heard about it. I liked the movie's cover, as it seemed interesting. And of course with it being a horror movie that I hadn't already seen, then I had to satisfy my craving for horror and watch it.Writer and director Jared Allmond put together a script that might be entertaining if you are a newcomer to the thriller and horror genre. But I have been watching horror movies for about 40 years, so this was a mere walk in the park. And while it was a watchable enough movie, I found the narrative to be somewhat stale and slow paced.Something that did work well in favor of the movie and the narrative, was the fact that the audience is kept in the dark by writer and director Jared Allmond. Now, that might be sort of a personal preference whether you like being totally in the dark or not.The movie has a relatively small cast ensemble, but they managed to carry the movie well enough, as they put on good performances. I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "The Hive" and that is something I do enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie."The Hive" proved to be a bit too uneventful and bland for my liking, and it was a bit of a struggle to sit through 86 minutes of a script that held no surprises or roller coaster ups and downs. Writer and director Jared Allmond set the course for a straight path and didn't as much as swerve or turn, and had made sure that there were no bumps along the path. And that made for a rather monotonous viewing experience.And what was supposed to be a big reveal towards the end of the movie just had me outright laughing, because it was such a bizarre turn of events, and it just felt so incredibly ridiculous. Which leads us to the ending, which was, let's just say, anti-climatic to say the least.My rating of "The Hive" lands on a very, very generous three out of ten stars. Ultimately, the movie's cover was actually the best thing about the ordeal.
Reviewed by markfirman 4 / 10

The frozen dinner of film

Ah, 'The Hive' - a cinematic marvel of 2023, where mediocrity blossoms like a rare flower in the desert of modern filmmaking. This film, daring to score a solid 4 out of 10, is an ambitious tale that almost manages to be as interesting as watching paint dry, but not quite.First, let's applaud the creators for their innovative plot, which feels like it was masterfully stitched together from the cutting room floors of far superior films.Visually, 'The Hive' is a feast for the eyes, assuming your eyes enjoy a bland palette of greys and browns. The special effects, which I assume were crafted by a team of enthusiastic high school students, add a charmingly amateurish touch to the film.And the climax, oh, the climax-never have I seen a more anticlimactic end to a story. It was as if the writers suddenly remembered they had somewhere else to be and wrapped up the plot in the most hurried and haphazard way possible.Amidst the sea of cinematic offerings in 2023, this movie emerged with a glimmer of potential, hinting at the possibility of being something truly special. The premise alone, intriguing and full of promise, suggested a film that could have reshaped genre boundaries and delivered a memorable experience. Yet, as the final credits rolled, it became evident that this potential remained just that - a mere possibility. The movie was delivered without the finesse, depth, or innovation that its initial promise teased. It's like being promised a gourmet meal only to be served a reheated frozen dinner. The film's execution lacked the spark and passion needed to transform its unique concept into a compelling reality, leaving me with a sense of what could have been, rather than what was.In conclusion, this is a film that boldly challenges the very concept of entertainment. It's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys the thrill of being thoroughly underwhelmed. Four stars out of ten, because sometimes, even mediocrity deserves recognition.
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