Tethered Review: A Clever Horror Premise Runs Out of Steam

A blind boy lives alone in the deep woods with only a rope to guide him safely home. Tethered is an indie horror-thriller with a clever premise that starts strong. The foreboding setting, ominous music, and hinted presence of lurking danger set up an engaging first act. The film then dramatically loses steam as time progresses and a new character is introduced. The building mystery has a predictable resolve with few surprises. Tethered also falls into a rut of tired genre tropes that bludgeon creativity.

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