Run (2020)

About Run

Run is a thriller film released in 2020 and directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The film revolves around a homeschooled teenager Chloe, played by Kiera Allen, who begins to suspect her mother Diane, played by Sarah Paulson, is keeping a dark secret. Suspense builds up as Chloe uncovers unsettling truths about her life and her mother's obsessive control.

Making / Production

The movie is directed by Aneesh Chaganty, and it is his second thriller following 2018's critically acclaimed "Searching." Production used various techniques to demonstrate the eerie effect of control and manipulation in a parent-child relationship. From confined settings to meticulous production design, the essence of a chilling thriller is brilliantly captured.

Actors

• Kiera Allen as Chloe Sherman: Kiera delivers a compelling performance as a disabled and homeschooled teenager growing suspicious of her mother.
• Sarah Paulson as Diane Sherman: Paulson is indisputably masterful in her role as a controlling mother hiding a dark secret, maintaining her balance between caring and creepy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Run is the first mainstream thriller to star a wheelchair user since 1948.
• Kiera Allen, who plays Chloe, is herself a wheelchair user.
• The film was initially slated for a Mother's Day release, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed its date to November.

Awards

As of now, the movie hasn't won any significant awards. However, the performances of Kiera Allen and Sarah Paulson have received high praise.

Quotes

• "You need me... I really need you to help me, Mom." - Chloe Sherman
• "I'm your mom. It's my job to take care of you when you need me." - Diane Sherman

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score of Run is composed by Torin Borrowdale, who also worked with director Aneesh Chaganty in "Searching."
• The music sets the right tone for the film's gripping narrative, adding an extra layer of tension.