The film stars James Stewart as L.B.

Jefferies, a photographer who is recovering from an injury in his apartment.

Similar toDrop, the limited perspective and cramped setting accentuate the dangerfaced by the protagonist.

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However, their blossoming romance complicates matters when she’s ordered to seduce one of the targets.

Both movies focus on an unfortunate innocent caught in a web of lies, intrigue, and murder.

Charlie is the central antagonist ofShadow of a Doubt.

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In this sense,Drophas a direct connection with one of Hitchcock’s most infamous films,Sabotage.

Blumhouse’s latest suspense thriller Drop is getting widely praised by critics.

So, why are the movie’s reviews so resoundingly positive?

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This tense, suspenseful build inSabotageis a refinement of the approach that director Christopher Landon brings toDrop.

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