All Her Fault movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert

All Her Fault movie review & film summary (2025)

All Her Fault is an anxiety-provoking thriller with sudden, unsettling twists that keep you on edge. The story begins with a nightmare where Marissa (Sarah Snook) arrives at a playdate to pick up her son, Milo (Duke McCloud), only to find confusion and silence. Marissa calls the playdate host, Jenny (Dakota Fanning), but she is unaware of Milo's whereabouts.

Based on Andrea Mara's novel, the series plunges viewers into tension from the moment Milo disappears. The eight-episode first act is crafted to evoke frustration and suspense with every mistake and accusation detailed vividly. The show encourages viewers to question the intentions of every character:

Everyone is shadowed in doubt, suggesting all have committed some wrongdoing. A series of flashbacks, spanning up to ten years, gradually weaves the narrative threads together, often revealing less than they conceal. This storytelling style creates a compelling cat-and-mouse dynamic with the audience.

“Every mistake, every glare of blame, and suspicion is rendered in vivid detail. You’re supposed to scream at the screen, and you probably will.”

Author’s summary: All Her Fault masterfully blends suspense and psychological complexity, keeping viewers guessing through a web of secrets and mistrust.

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Roger Ebert Roger Ebert — 2025-11-06

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