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Desperation

Seen it?

2006 | 131 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Dead Zone, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mick Garris

  • Tom SkerrittJohn Edward Marinville
  • Steven WeberSteve Ames
  • Annabeth GishMary Jackson
  • Charles DurningTom Billingsley
  • Matt FrewerRalph Carver
  • Henry ThomasPeter Jackson
  • Shane HabouchaDavid Carver
  • Kelly OvertonCynthia Smith
  • Sylva KelegianEllie Carver
  • Ron PerlmanCollie Entragian