User reviews

It starts off well, real genuine suspense, But crashes with the plot twist.

Cinematography and visuals are really beautiful for a trapped in the house movie,

The actors play their part well but the idea could have been improvised.

Somewhere around the hour mark it becomes apparent what's about to be revealed and it's very on the nose about it, as is the case with most agent pushing movies nowadays. Too bad, because it could've been a decent horror drama about the complexities of marriage, but the script lacks subtlety and opts for familiar tropes.

It was very average. I had to forward through some parts. There was a twist which I also saw coming but it was still a little unique. Overall just bleh.

I genuinely think this would have been a much better production if the Writer hadn't also taken the lead acting role - It would have been a lot believable and added more to the production if there had been another female lead. A failed actress writing, or a failed writer acting ... ?

I just felt it could have been so much more ... And i need to stay away from Productions where the writer is also a lead actor.

My wife and I must have a strange taste of movies when I read the extremely negative reviews for this one. We think just the opposite. Held is an entertaining thriller, and even if I figured out the mystery pretty quick it was still most enjoyable to watch. Director Travis Cluff did a good job with this one. He also plays the voice in Held. Jill Awbrey is not only the actress but also the writer. All those elements make it look like a low budget movie but the execution was good and you couldn't really see it was a low budget movie. I really don't get why people didn't enjoy this story, it turned out to be much better than I was expecting. People are so hard to please these days, not that I care. If you like something different, or if you enjoy psychological thrillers then give this one a shot, it's worth it.

A remote getaway to get away from it all, turns out to be a bad idea, because, all is under rated, and one should not try and get away from it. This is what horror movies are all about: lack of logic. And yet, here we are again.

Attempting to resurrect a failing marriage, a couple try and escape their troubles in an isolated vacation home that is equal parts concrete chic and smart security dungeon. Apart from a pool, and the lack of nosy neighbours, there's really not much here to rekindle any sparks, and the weekend seems like a doomed proposition. Except that it gets worse. Forget awkward relationship strife, howsabout a prison scenario with a mystery foe dictating the proceedings? Get out of line and whammo, an implant blasts the victims helpless.

Forcing our stupefied couple into a bizarre patriarchal game of fifties style gender role play, "Held" builds a promising premise but fails to deliver a knockout punch. There's plenty of room for slivers of comedy, perhaps some parody, escalating tension, physical mayhem, or maybe a crazed Nick Cage with an axe. But alas no, none of that.

An interesting mid film twist is all but inevitable but not unwelcome, yet the post reveal action is paint by numbers pedantic.

Too bad. There are a couple of undeveloped plot lines - an opening assault flashback, and an adult son from a previous relationship - left dangling, which may have flushed out the story if revisited. Perhaps hasty editing was the culprit, whatever the case, "Held" doesn't hold together.

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Overall a decent movie. It was definitely saved by the surprising turns at the end and the concept overall. Acting was pretty tough and it was definitely slow to start. Also, that girl is pretty brutal. Not sure who casted her to play the part.

Enjoyed watching this film from the guys at TREMENDUM pics as have enjoyed their other films as well! Love how this was filmed and the sound... fun wild storyline that has a crazy reveal at the end. Very horrific married couples film to say the least haha.

Great mix of suspense/thriller without a ton of gore. Should be promoted by hotel companies as a reason NOT to stay at an Airbnb!

Not worth watching... The beginning was good... Thrilling... But the story... 1/10.

I didn't feel sorry for this woman. The main character is also the co-writer of this garbage. Every character in this movie is terrible. I hated them all. This sort of story has been done before. Don't waste your time on this. It's gross and a good ad to never get married.

Starting off well, it actually kept my attention until the end. Once I figured out the plot, I still liked it, which is not so common. Not a masterpiece though but much better than traditional splatter/horror movies. A suspense film with a low budget wrapped in a nice well-played package, reminiscent of "Sleeping with the enemy". Sometimes less is more and that is definitely the case with "Held". Good choice for both him and her.

Feel like my hour is in hell watching such lame terrible movie. Horror not horror, low level of scary, mediocre acting..... disappointing overall.

Although I mostly liked this movie, the female lead was distracting to watch. She looked like she's in pain all of the time. She's very unattractive and unbelievable as the lead makes wife and the other mans girlfriend. 2 really good looking men and a old looking woman, who always looks like she's smelling something stinky.

The movie did hold my attention and I enjoyed the end. It's worth a watch, just try not to look at the woman's face too much.

This was such a smart and creative plot line, I was in awe of the story line, superb acting and cinematography!

This film is actually not as bad as some might think. If you understand the main point(s) of the film, it makes sense from that perspective.

This film isn't just about a married couple being trapped indoors over a weekend. There's an agenda and this takes life's most common problems with marriage/relationships and places it at the center. Of course the film also needs to include small elements of suspense throughout to keep it interesting.

...and then it takes an unexpected turn you don't see coming - controlled gratification.

If you're skeptical about watching this movie I can confirm your suspicions. The concept is fine despite being unoriginal but the production is mediocre at best and most of the acting is worse than mediocre. Not worth watching.