Burning Bright
After her lousy stepfather steals her savings to buy a vicious tiger, Kelly loses all hope of going to college. But Kelly's situation worsens when a hurricane leaves her and her autistic brother boarded up in their house with the man-eating beast. This edge-of-your-seat thriller follows the gutsy heroine and her younger sibling as they struggle to outwit the ravenous predator and find a way to survive.
Critics Sentiment
Kelly and Tom hide under bed using perfume to mask scent
Kelly discovers John stole the money for Tom's hospital care
The film transforms from slow family drama to genuine thriller when Lucifer is released into the house
Burning Bright starts as a predictable family drama but transforms into a surprisingly effective thriller once the tiger is loose. Reviewers consistently praised the genuine tension and Briana Evigan's physical performance, though some criticized the autism portrayal and setup believability. The film succeeds as a modest-budget thriller that delivers genuine scares despite its simple premise.
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