The Apology
Seen it?2022 | 91 min | Thriller, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 and horror fans. If you loved Terrifier 3, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alison Locke
- Anna GunnDarlene Hagen
- Linus RoacheJack Kingsley
- Janeane GarofaloGretchen Sullivan
- Mary LeehollandSally Hagen
- Esme McSherryYoung Sally
- Zena Leigh LoganReporter