The Judgment
Seen it?2016 | 45 min | Drama, Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Conclave or Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Adapted from the short story by Franz Kafka, The Judgment is a psychological drama exploring themes of alienation, memory, and the lines between fantasy and reality. The film follows Georg Bendemann, a young merchant living 1900s Prague, who is struggling to maintain balance in an ever changing world. As his situation deteriorates due to complicated familial relationships, we are compelled to question the very nature of what we are seeing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 804 people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Connor Doyle
- Connor DoyleGeorg Bendemann
- Gershon EignerThe Father
- Carlo BradyThe Friend
- Rachael CowanFreida Brandenfeld