@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Chumscrubber is a dark comedy about the lives of people who live in upper-class suburbia. It all begins when Dean Stiffle finds the body of his friend, Troy. He doesn't bother telling any of the adults because he knows they won't care. Everyone in town is too self consumed to worry about anything else than themselves. And everybody is on some form of drug just to get through their days.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
224
Votes
1h 48m
Runtime
$6.8M
Budget
$351K
Box Office
5%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorArie Posin
WriterZac Stanford
CinematographyLawrence Sher
ComposerJames Horner
EditorWilliam S. Scharf
Production DesignMaria Nay
Produced by
Lawrence Bender ProductionsEl Camino PicturesGo Fish Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jamie Bell
Dean
Camilla Belle
Crystal
Justin Chatwin
Billy
Glenn Close
Carrie Johnson
K
Kathi Copeland
Parent #1
Rory Culkin
Charlie Stiffle
Thomas Curtis
Charlie Bratley
Tim DeKay
Mr Peck
Lauren Holly
Boutique Owner
Carrie-Anne Moss
Jerri Falls
David Ellison
Student #1
William Fichtner
Mr. Bill Stiffle
Ralph Fiennes
Mayor Michael Ebbs
Richard Gleason
Parent #2
Caroline Goodall
Mrs. Parker
