@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.
Happily married Michael and Karen Carr call the police after Karen is held at knife point during a failed robbery attempt in their home. Before long, one of the responding officers, Officer Pete Davis, helps arrange the installation of a new security system, taking extra interest in the couple's case. As a result, the grateful Carrs invite him to stay for dinner and they strike up an unexpected friendship. However, as the lonely policeman develops an intense fixation on Karen, his take on friendship develops into a dangerous obsession soon becoming the Carrs' worst nightmare.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
356
Votes
1h 52m
Runtime
$23.0M
Budget
$57.1M
Box Office
248%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WriterDavid Lynch
CinematographyLuca Guadagnino
ComposerWong Kar-wai
EditorDenis Villeneuve
Produced by
Largo EntertainmentJVC20th Century FoxGordon Company
Where to Watch
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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
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Michael Isaac
The Projectionist
V
Viola Blanchett
Mira
D
Daniel Ali
Father Abel
F
Frances Pugh
The Conductor
K
Keanu Driver
Lena
N
Natalie Swinton
Mr. Crane
T
Tom Phoenix
The Woman in Red
S
Saoirse Nyong'o
Solomon
O
Oscar Pitt
Iris
C
Cate Robbie
The Colonel
